About the Buff-necked Ibis
The buff-necked ibis, also known as the white-throated ibis, is a fairly large ibis found widely in open habitats of eastern and northern South America. It formerly included the similar black-faced ibis as a subspecies, but that species is almost entirely restricted to colder parts of South America, has a buff lower chest, and lacks the contrasting large white wing-patches.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ibises and Spoonbills (Threskiornithidae) |
| Species | Theristicus caudatus |
| Species Codes | bunibi1, BNIB |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Buff-necked Ibis belong to?
The Buff-necked Ibis (Theristicus caudatus) belongs to the Ibises and Spoonbills family (Threskiornithidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Buff-necked Ibis?
The buff-necked ibis, also known as the white-throated ibis, is a fairly large ibis found widely in open habitats of eastern and northern South America. It formerly included the similar black-faced ibis as a subspecies, but that species is almost entirely restricted to colder parts of South America,...
Where can I report a Buff-necked Ibis sighting?
You can log sightings of Buff-necked Ibis on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bunibi1, or on iNaturalist.
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