Ibisbill
NameIbisbill
Common NameIbisbill
Scientific NameIbidorhyncha struthersii
FamilyIbidorhynchidae
Wingspan (cm)52.5
Length (cm)39.5
Weight (g)295
Plumage DetailsAdults have a pale grey back and head, a white belly, and a prominent black face with a white border, extending into a black breast band. The long, downcurved bill and legs are bright red.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include clear, ringing calls described as 'klee-klee' or 'tee-tee-tee', often given when in flight or disturbed.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsstony riverbeds, fast-flowing rivers, mountain streams, high-altitude valleys
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the high-altitude river valleys and stony riverbeds across Central Asia, including the Himalayas, Tibet, and parts of China, Russia, and Central Asian republics.
Identifying Featureslong, downcurved red bill, grey body with white belly, black face and breast band, red legs, wading in fast-flowing rivers
Description
The Ibisbill is a distinctive wader characterized by its long, downcurved red bill and striking plumage. It is typically found foraging in shallow, fast-flowing mountain rivers and streams, probing for invertebrates among the stones.
