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Reunion Ibis

Threskiornis solitarius

Reunion Ibis (Threskiornis solitarius) — Herons, Pelicans & Ibises of Oceans & Seabirds.

The Reunion Ibis (Threskiornis solitarius) is a member of the Threskiornithidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.

EX Extinct

No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Pelecaniformes
  3. Family Threskiornithidae Ibises, Spoonbills
  4. Genus Threskiornis
  5. Species solitarius

Where it lives

Réunion (western Mascarenes)

Quick facts

Biology & behaviour

The Reunion Ibis (Threskiornis solitarius) is a species of bird in the Threskiornithidae family, part of the order Pelecaniformes. It is found across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers IO Réunion (w Mascarenes).

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Reunion Ibis live?

The Reunion Ibis is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering IO Réunion (w Mascarenes).

What family does the Reunion Ibis belong to?

The Reunion Ibis (Threskiornis solitarius) belongs to the Threskiornithidae family, in the order Pelecaniformes.

Is the Reunion Ibis endangered?

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List

Conservation

Extinct

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