About the Puna Ibis
The puna ibis is a species of waterbird in the family Threskiornithidae, spoonbills and ibises. It can be found in Ecuador, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. It can be found in the altiplano and puna regions of the Andean highlands, inhabiting wetlands such as swamps, marshes and lakes, at an elevation of 3,000 to 4,500 metres. They migrate down to sea level to forage in coastal wetlands as well.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ibises and Spoonbills (Threskiornithidae) |
| Species | Plegadis ridgwayi |
| Species Codes | punibi1, PUIB |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Puna Ibis belong to?
The Puna Ibis (Plegadis ridgwayi) belongs to the Ibises and Spoonbills family (Threskiornithidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Puna Ibis?
The puna ibis is a species of waterbird in the family Threskiornithidae, spoonbills and ibises. It can be found in Ecuador, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. It can be found in the altiplano and puna regions of the Andean highlands, inhabiting wetlands such as swamps, marshes and lakes, at an ele...
Where can I report a Puna Ibis sighting?
You can log sightings of Puna Ibis on eBird (ebird.org) using species code punibi1, or on iNaturalist.
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