About the Andean Ibis
The Andean ibis is a species of bird in the family Threskiornithidae. It is found in grassland and fields in western South America. This species was considered a subspecies of the black-faced ibis, and some taxonomic authorities still consider it so.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ibises and Spoonbills (Threskiornithidae) |
| Species | Theristicus branickii |
| Species Codes | bkfibi2, ANIB |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Andean Ibis belong to?
The Andean Ibis (Theristicus branickii) belongs to the Ibises and Spoonbills family (Threskiornithidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Andean Ibis?
The Andean ibis is a species of bird in the family Threskiornithidae. It is found in grassland and fields in western South America. This species was considered a subspecies of the black-faced ibis, and some taxonomic authorities still consider it so....
Where can I report a Andean Ibis sighting?
You can log sightings of Andean Ibis on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkfibi2, or on iNaturalist.
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