Giant Ibis
Pseudibis gigantea
Giant Ibis (Pseudibis gigantea) — Herons, Pelicans & Ibises of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Giant Ibis (Pseudibis gigantea) is a member of the Threskiornithidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 3.5 kg.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Pelecaniformes
- Family Threskiornithidae Ibises, Spoonbills
- Genus Pseudibis
- Species gigantea
Quick facts
- Weight
- 3.5 kg
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Threskiornithidae
- Order
- Pelecaniformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Giant Ibis hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of wetlands, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Giant Ibis is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Giant Ibis (Pseudibis gigantea) belongs to the Threskiornithidae family of the order Pelecaniformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR s Vietnam and Cambodia.
It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 3.5 kg, with a wing length of about 53.3 cm and a tail of around 23 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Giant Ibis?
The Giant Ibis is a very large bird that weighs around 3.5 kg.
Where does the Giant Ibis live?
The Giant Ibis is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR s Vietnam and Cambodia, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Giant Ibis belong to?
The Giant Ibis (Pseudibis gigantea) belongs to the Threskiornithidae family, in the order Pelecaniformes.
What does the Giant Ibis eat?
The Giant Ibis hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Giant Ibis migrate?
The Giant Ibis is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
What sound does the Giant Ibis make?
1 real field recording of the Giant Ibis — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
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