About the Wattled Ibis
The wattled ibis is a species of bird in the family Threskiornithidae. It is endemic to the Ethiopian Highlands and is found only in Ethiopia and Eritrea.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ibises and Spoonbills (Threskiornithidae) |
| Species | Bostrychia carunculata |
| Species Codes | watibi1, WAIB |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Wattled Ibis belong to?
The Wattled Ibis (Bostrychia carunculata) belongs to the Ibises and Spoonbills family (Threskiornithidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Wattled Ibis?
The wattled ibis is a species of bird in the family Threskiornithidae. It is endemic to the Ethiopian Highlands and is found only in Ethiopia and Eritrea....
Where can I report a Wattled Ibis sighting?
You can log sightings of Wattled Ibis on eBird (ebird.org) using species code watibi1, 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
210
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