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White-shouldered Ibis
Pseudibis davisoni
White-shouldered Ibis (Pseudibis davisoni) — Herons, Pelicans & Ibises of South & Southeast Asia.
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The White-shouldered Ibis (Pseudibis davisoni) is a member of the Threskiornithidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 1.6 kg. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Pelecaniformes
- Family Threskiornithidae Ibises, Spoonbills
- Genus Pseudibis
- Species davisoni
Quick facts
- Weight
- 1.6 kg
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Threskiornithidae
- Order
- Pelecaniformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The White-shouldered Ibis hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of wetlands, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The White-shouldered Ibis is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The White-shouldered Ibis (Pseudibis davisoni) is a species of bird in the Threskiornithidae family, part of the order Pelecaniformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR s Indochina and Borneo.
It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 1.6 kg, with a wing length of about 40.7 cm and a tail of around 20 cm.
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 48,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the White-shouldered Ibis?
The White-shouldered Ibis is a very large bird that weighs around 1.6 kg.
Where does the White-shouldered Ibis live?
The White-shouldered Ibis is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR s Indochina and Borneo, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the White-shouldered Ibis belong to?
The White-shouldered Ibis (Pseudibis davisoni) belongs to the Threskiornithidae family, in the order Pelecaniformes.
What does the White-shouldered Ibis eat?
The White-shouldered Ibis hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the White-shouldered Ibis migrate?
The White-shouldered Ibis is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the White-shouldered Ibis endangered?
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
What sound does the White-shouldered Ibis make?
1 real field recording of the White-shouldered Ibis — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the White-shouldered Ibis's range?
The White-shouldered Ibis has a mapped global range of about 48,000 km².
Conservation
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