Puna Ibis
NamePuna Ibis
Common NamePuna Ibis
Scientific NamePlegadis ridgwayi
FamilyThreskiornithidae
Wingspan (cm)85
Length (cm)57.5
Weight (g)600
Plumage DetailsAdults are dark brownish-black overall, with iridescent green and bronze sheens on the back and wings. The head and neck are a duller reddish-brown, and there is a distinctive patch of bare reddish skin around the eye. The long, decurved bill is pinkish-red, and the legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallGenerally a quiet species, vocalizations include soft grunts, croaks, and occasional harsh squawks, especially when disturbed or in flight.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland, mountain, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the high Andes of South America, from central Peru south through Bolivia to northern Chile and northwestern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesLong, decurved, pinkish-red bill, Dark iridescent plumage with green/bronze sheens, Reddish-brown head and neck, Bare reddish skin around the eye, High-altitude wetland habitat
Description
The Puna Ibis is a medium-sized wading bird characterized by its long, decurved bill. It typically forages in shallow high-altitude wetlands, probing for invertebrates with its specialized bill.
