White-shouldered Ibis
NameWhite-shouldered Ibis
Common NameWhite-shouldered Ibis
Scientific NamePseudibis davisoni
FamilyThreskiornithidae
Wingspan (cm)92.5
Length (cm)72.5
Weight (g)1350
Plumage DetailsAdults are predominantly dark brown to blackish, with a prominent white patch on the inner wing (shoulder) that is visible in flight and at rest. They have a bare, dark grey head and a pale bluish-white collar on the hindneck. The bill is long, decurved, and greyish, and the legs are reddish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, far-carrying calls often described as 'karr-karr-karr' or 'kwa-kwa-kwa', typically given in flight or when disturbed.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland, forest, grassland
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeHistorically found across Southeast Asia, its current range is severely restricted to fragmented populations, primarily in Cambodia, with very small numbers in southern Laos and Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesWhite shoulder patch, Pale neck collar, Dark body plumage, Long, decurved bill, Bare dark head
Description
The White-shouldered Ibis is a large, dark ibis characterized by a distinctive white patch on its inner wing and a pale collar on its hindneck. It typically forages in wetlands and open areas, often near water sources, using its long, decurved bill to probe for food.
