Listen to the Plumbeous ibis
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About the Plumbeous ibis
The Plumbeous ibis is a bird in the family Threskiornithidae (order Pelecaniformes). Its conservation status on the IUCN Red List is “least concern”.
What does the Plumbeous ibis sound like?
Most birds have two kinds of vocalisation: songs, which are learned or innate phrases delivered mainly in spring and summer, and calls – brief contact, alarm and begging notes heard all year round. Listening for both helps with identification.
From Wikipedia
The plumbeous ibis (Theristicus caerulescens), also formerly called the blue ibis, is a large distinctive ibis species endemic to parts of central South America.
More from the family Threskiornithidae
Frequently asked questions
What does a Plumbeous ibis sound like?
You can hear 1 recording of the Plumbeous ibis on this page. Most birds have two kinds of vocalisation: songs, which are learned or innate phrases delivered mainly in spring and summer, and calls – brief contact, alarm and begging notes heard all year round.
Is the Plumbeous ibis endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Plumbeous ibis as “least concern”.
What family does the Plumbeous ibis belong to?
The Plumbeous ibis (Theristicus caerulescens) belongs to the family Threskiornithidae in the order Pelecaniformes.
Sources & credits
- Ave-Theristicus-caerulescens by Fedaro – CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Wikidata Q279282 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Plumbeous ibis – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo by Dario Niz – CC BY 3.0