About the Madagascar Ibis
The Madagascar ibis, also known as the Madagascar crested ibis, white-winged ibis or crested wood ibis, is a medium-sized, brown-plumaged ibis. It has bare red orbital skin, yellow bill, red legs, white wings and its head is partially bare with a dense crest of green or gloss blue and white plumes on the nape. The Madagascar ibis is the only member of the genus Lophotibis.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ibises and Spoonbills (Threskiornithidae) |
| Species | Lophotibis cristata |
| Species Codes | madibi1, MAIB, MCIB |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Madagascar Ibis belong to?
The Madagascar Ibis (Lophotibis cristata) belongs to the Ibises and Spoonbills family (Threskiornithidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
What is the conservation status of the Madagascar Ibis?
The Madagascar Ibis is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Madagascar Ibis?
The Madagascar ibis, also known as the Madagascar crested ibis, white-winged ibis or crested wood ibis, is a medium-sized, brown-plumaged ibis. It has bare red orbital skin, yellow bill, red legs, white wings and its head is partially bare with a dense crest of green or gloss blue and white plumes o...
Where can I report a Madagascar Ibis sighting?
You can log sightings of Madagascar Ibis on eBird (ebird.org) using species code madibi1, or on iNaturalist.
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