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Statistics of barcoding coverage: Theristicus caerulescens
Public Records: 2
Species: 2
Species With Barcodes: 1
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- 2008Least Concern
- 2004Least Concern
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Plumbeous Ibis
The Plumbeous Ibis (Theristicus caerulescens) is a species of bird in the Threskiornithidae family. It is found in grassland, savanna, fields and marshes in central South America, ranging in south-central and south-eastern Brazil, eastern and northern Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay and northern Argentina. It is generally fairly common and is easily seen in the Pantanal among other areas.
It is a distinctive bird, being overall grey with elongated plumes on the nape and neck, a narrow white band on the forehead and reddish legs. Unlike many other ibises, the Plumbeous Ibis is rather asocial and typically seen alone or in pairs.
Its name is derived from the Latin word for lead, plumbum, in reference to its lead-grey colour.
References
- BirdLife International 2004. Theristicus caerulescens. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 July 2007.
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