Red-naped Ibis
NameRed-naped Ibis
Common NameRed-naped Ibis
Scientific NamePseudibis papillosa
FamilyThreskiornithidae
Wingspan (cm)100
Length (cm)68
Weight (g)1275
Plumage DetailsGlossy blackish-brown plumage with a metallic blue-green sheen on the wings. Features a prominent bare red patch on the nape and a distinct white patch on the shoulder (carpal joint). The head is dark, and the long, decurved bill is pale greyish-white, while the legs are reddish-pink.
Vocalization / CallKnown for loud, raucous calls, often described as a squealing or grunting sound, particularly when disturbed or in flight.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, wetland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Indian subcontinent, including India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
Identifying FeaturesBare red patch on nape, Dark glossy plumage, White shoulder patch, Long, pale, decurved bill, Reddish legs
Description
The Red-naped Ibis is a large, dark ibis characterized by its glossy blackish-brown plumage and a distinctive bare red patch on its nape. It forages in open country, often in dry fields, using its long decurved bill to probe for food.
