About the Malagasy Sacred Ibis
The Malagasy sacred ibis is a relatively large, heavily built ibis endemic to the west coast of Madagascar, and Aldabra on the Seychelles.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ibises and Spoonbills (Threskiornithidae) |
| Species | Threskiornis bernieri |
| Species Codes | sacibi3, MSIB |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Malagasy Sacred Ibis belong to?
The Malagasy Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis bernieri) belongs to the Ibises and Spoonbills family (Threskiornithidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
What is the conservation status of the Malagasy Sacred Ibis?
The Malagasy Sacred Ibis is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Malagasy Sacred Ibis?
The Malagasy sacred ibis is a relatively large, heavily built ibis endemic to the west coast of Madagascar, and Aldabra on the Seychelles....
Where can I report a Malagasy Sacred Ibis sighting?
You can log sightings of Malagasy Sacred Ibis on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sacibi3, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Ibises and Spoonbills 36 species
More Birds in Order Pelecaniformes
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Quick Stats
Pelecaniformes
Order
36
Species in Family
55
iNat Observations
EN
IUCN Status
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