Plumbeous Ibis
NamePlumbeous Ibis
Common NamePlumbeous Ibis
Scientific NameTheristicus caerulescens
FamilyThreskiornithidae
Wingspan (cm)95
Length (cm)73.5
Weight (g)1250
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly grey, with darker grey on the back and wings, and paler, streaked grey on the underparts. The head and neck are streaked with grey and white, featuring a distinctive shaggy crest on the nape. The flight feathers and tail are blackish, and the legs are reddish-brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a loud, trumpeting 'kree-kree-kree' or 'krr-krr-krr' call, often given in flight or when disturbed.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central and eastern South America, including parts of Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, southern Brazil, and northern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesOverall grey plumage, Long, decurved grey bill, Orange-red eyes, Shaggy crest on nape, Streaked neck and head
Description
The Plumbeous Ibis is a large, grey wading bird characterized by its long, decurved bill and shaggy crest. It typically forages in wet grasslands and marshes, probing for invertebrates with its specialized bill.
