About the Spot-breasted Ibis
The spot-breasted ibis is a small, forest-dwelling ibis found in African lowland forests and swampy forested areas. Its preference for dense rainforests in tropical Africa means that it is seldom seen and is vulnerable to deforestation.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ibises and Spoonbills (Threskiornithidae) |
| Species | Bostrychia rara |
| Species Codes | spbibi1, SBIB |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spot-breasted Ibis belong to?
The Spot-breasted Ibis (Bostrychia rara) belongs to the Ibises and Spoonbills family (Threskiornithidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Spot-breasted Ibis?
The spot-breasted ibis is a small, forest-dwelling ibis found in African lowland forests and swampy forested areas. Its preference for dense rainforests in tropical Africa means that it is seldom seen and is vulnerable to deforestation....
Where can I report a Spot-breasted Ibis sighting?
You can log sightings of Spot-breasted Ibis on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spbibi1, or on iNaturalist.
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