About the Black-faced Ibis
The black-faced ibis is a species of bird in the family Threskiornithidae. It is found in grassland and fields in southern and western South America. It has been included as a subspecies of the similar buff-necked ibis, but today all major authorities accept the split. The black-faced ibis also includes the Andean ibis as a subspecies. Some taxonomic authorities still do so.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ibises and Spoonbills (Threskiornithidae) |
| Species | Theristicus melanopis |
| Species Codes | bkfibi1, BFIB |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-faced Ibis belong to?
The Black-faced Ibis (Theristicus melanopis) belongs to the Ibises and Spoonbills family (Threskiornithidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Black-faced Ibis?
The black-faced ibis is a species of bird in the family Threskiornithidae. It is found in grassland and fields in southern and western South America. It has been included as a subspecies of the similar buff-necked ibis, but today all major authorities accept the split. The black-faced ibis also incl...
Where can I report a Black-faced Ibis sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-faced Ibis on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkfibi1, or on iNaturalist.
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