About the Giant Ibis
The giant ibis is a wading bird of the ibis family, Threskiornithidae. It is confined to northern Cambodia, with a few birds surviving in extreme southern Laos and a recent sighting in Yok Đôn National Park, Vietnam. It is sometimes placed in the genus Thaumatibis.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ibises and Spoonbills (Threskiornithidae) |
| Species | Pseudibis gigantea |
| Species Codes | giaibi1, GIIB |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Giant Ibis belong to?
The Giant Ibis (Pseudibis gigantea) belongs to the Ibises and Spoonbills family (Threskiornithidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
What is the conservation status of the Giant Ibis?
The Giant Ibis is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Giant Ibis?
The giant ibis is a wading bird of the ibis family, Threskiornithidae. It is confined to northern Cambodia, with a few birds surviving in extreme southern Laos and a recent sighting in Yok Đôn National Park, Vietnam. It is sometimes placed in the genus Thaumatibis....
Where can I report a Giant Ibis sighting?
You can log sightings of Giant Ibis on eBird (ebird.org) using species code giaibi1, or on iNaturalist.
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