Spot-breasted Ibis
NameSpot-breasted Ibis
Common NameSpot-breasted Ibis
Scientific NameBostrychia rara
FamilyThreskiornithidae
Wingspan (cm)51.5
Length (cm)48
Weight (g)665
Plumage DetailsOverall dark, glossy, iridescent green-bronze plumage. The breast and neck are finely spotted with pale buff or white, giving it its common name. It has a dark head, often with a bare bluish-gray facial patch around the eye, and a long, decurved dark bill. Legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a loud, ringing, cackling call, often described as 'kwa-kwa-kwa' or 'kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa', typically given at dawn or dusk.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in West and Central Africa, from Sierra Leone east to Uganda and south to Angola, primarily in lowland rainforests.
Identifying FeaturesDark iridescent plumage, Finely spotted breast and neck, Long, decurved dark bill, Bare facial patch around the eye, Prefers dense forest habitats near water
Description
The Spot-breasted Ibis is a medium-sized, dark-plumaged ibis found in dense African rainforests. It is characterized by its iridescent green-bronze body and finely spotted breast, typically foraging solitarily or in small groups along forest streams.
