Malagasy Sacred Ibis

Threskiornis bernieri

Malagasy Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis bernieri) — Herons, Pelicans & Ibises of Africa.

The Malagasy Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis bernieri) is a member of the Threskiornithidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 1.5 kg. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

EN Endangered

Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Pelecaniformes
Family Threskiornithidae Ibises, Spoonbills
Genus Threskiornis
Species bernieri

Where it lives

Aldabra (southwestern Seychelles) and Madagascar

Africa

Quick facts

Weight: 1.5 kg
Diet: Aquatic hunters
Family: Threskiornithidae
Order: Pelecaniformes
Habitat: Woodland

How to identify

Similar birds

Least Concern

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Malagasy Sacred Ibis hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.

Behaviour

A bird of open woodland, it forages mainly on the ground.

Migration

The Malagasy Sacred Ibis is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Malagasy Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis bernieri) belongs to the Threskiornithidae family of the order Pelecaniformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF Aldabra (sw Seychelles) and Madagascar.

It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 1.5 kg, with a wing length of about 34.2 cm and a tail of around 14.4 cm.

It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Its mapped global range covers an estimated 28,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Malagasy Sacred Ibis?

The Malagasy Sacred Ibis is a very large bird that weighs around 1.5 kg.

Where does the Malagasy Sacred Ibis live?

The Malagasy Sacred Ibis is found across Africa with a range covering AF Aldabra (sw Seychelles) and Madagascar, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.

What family does the Malagasy Sacred Ibis belong to?

The Malagasy Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis bernieri) belongs to the Threskiornithidae family, in the order Pelecaniformes.

What does the Malagasy Sacred Ibis eat?

The Malagasy Sacred Ibis hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.

Does the Malagasy Sacred Ibis migrate?

The Malagasy Sacred Ibis is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

Is the Malagasy Sacred Ibis endangered?

It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.

How large is the Malagasy Sacred Ibis's range?

The Malagasy Sacred Ibis has a mapped global range of about 28,000 km².