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Ibisbill
Ibidorhyncha struthersii
Ibisbill (Ibidorhyncha struthersii) — Shorebirds, Gulls & Auks of Europe & Northern Asia.
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The Ibisbill (Ibidorhyncha struthersii) is a member of the Ibidorhynchidae family found in Europe & Northern Asia. Adults weigh 294 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Charadriiformes
- Family Ibidorhynchidae Ibisbill
- Genus Ibidorhyncha
- Species struthersii
Where it lives
Rivers of western Tajikistan, southeastern Kazakhstan, northwestern Xinjiang (northwestern China) and northeastern Afghanistan through Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau to Qinghai, Gansu, eastern Inner Mongolia, Hebei and north of Beijing (northeastern China)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 294 g
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Ibidorhynchidae
- Order
- Charadriiformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Ibisbill hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of rivers and riverside habitats, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Ibisbill is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Ibisbill (Ibidorhyncha struthersii) belongs to the Ibidorhynchidae family of the order Charadriiformes. It is found across Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL rivers of w Tajikistan, se Kazakhstan, nw Xinjiang (nw China) and ne Afghanistan through Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau to Qinghai, Gansu, e Inner Mongolia, Hebei and n of Beijing (ne China).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 294 g, with a wing length of about 23.1 cm and a tail of around 11.2 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 5 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Ibisbill?
The Ibisbill is a large bird that weighs around 294 g.
Where does the Ibisbill live?
The Ibisbill is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL rivers of w Tajikistan, se Kazakhstan, nw Xinjiang (nw China) and ne Afghanistan through Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau to Qinghai, Gansu, e Inner Mongolia, Hebei and n of Beijing (ne China), where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Ibisbill belong to?
The Ibisbill (Ibidorhyncha struthersii) belongs to the Ibidorhynchidae family, in the order Charadriiformes.
What does the Ibisbill eat?
The Ibisbill hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Ibisbill migrate?
The Ibisbill is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Ibisbill endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Ibisbill make?
1 real field recording of the Ibisbill — 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 Ibisbill's range?
The Ibisbill has a mapped global range of about 5 million km².
Conservation
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