Puna Ibis

Plegadis ridgwayi

Rather stocky, all-dark ibis of wetlands and lakes in high Andes; also wanders to coastal lowlands, where can be locally numerous. Usually in small groups. Feeds by probing with its downcurved bill. Breeding adult has dark chestnut head and neck, and red face. Nonbreeding and immature have whitish streaking on head and neck, and duller face. In flight, feet project only a short distance beyond tail tip. Compare with more slender and long-legged White-faced Ibis, but no range overlap.

Taxonomy

Scientific name
Plegadis ridgwayi
Authority
(Allen, JA, 1876)
Order
Pelecaniformes
Family
Threskiornithidae
Genus
Plegadis

Range and habitat

Migration
Vertical migration

Conservation

Population trend
declining

Photos

Distribution

Bird Calls

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