Bare-faced Ibis (Phimosus infuscatus)
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Bare-faced Ibis

Phimosus infuscatus (Lichtenstein, MHC, 1823)

559 gWeight

The bare-faced ibis (Phimosus infuscatus), also known as the whispering ibis, is a species of bird in the family Threskiornithidae, in the monotypic genus Phimosus.

Most records: Colombia, Argentina, Venezuela

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Bare-faced Ibis has been recorded at 412 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 10 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Parque del EsteVenezuela4,962 records
  2. RN Laguna de SonsoColombia2,907 records
  3. Reserva Ecológica Costanera SurArgentina2,463 records
More places
  1. Parque La FloridaColombia2,236 records
  2. Parque Simon BolivarVenezuela2,102 records
  3. Hotel Tinamú Birding Nature ReserveColombia1,902 records
  4. Poconé – Pousada PiuvalBrazil1,848 records
  5. Represa CameguaduaColombia1,208 records
  6. Parque Tematico Cafetero Finca La Pedregoza, San Antonio del TequendamaColombia1,068 records
  7. Hacienda El Escobal, TolimaColombia1,056 records

Countries and regions with the most records

ColombiaArgentinaVenezuelaBrazilUruguayBoliviaParaguayEcuador

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The bare-faced ibis (Phimosus infuscatus), also known as the whispering ibis, is a species of bird in the family Threskiornithidae, in the monotypic genus Phimosus.

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Questions

How big is the Bare-faced Ibis?

The Bare-faced Ibis weighs around 559 g.

Where does the Bare-faced Ibis live?

Its breeding range: South America: widespread. It is most often recorded in Colombia, Argentina and Venezuela.

Is the Bare-faced Ibis endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Bare-faced Ibis as Least Concern.

What does the Bare-faced Ibis eat?

Main food: Fish, shrimp & shellfish.

What family is the Bare-faced Ibis in?

It belongs to the family Ibises, Spoonbills (Threskiornithidae), order Pelecaniformes.

At a glance

Weight
559 g
Habitat
Wetland
Diet
Fish, shrimp & shellfish
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Partial migrant
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
265 mm
Tail
109 mm
Bill
115 mm
Tarsus
58 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: widespread

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Ibises, Spoonbills Threskiornithidae
Genus
Phimosus

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Bare-faced Ibis

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