About the Sharp-tailed Ibis
The sharp-tailed ibis is a species of ibis native to open wet savannas in parts of northern South America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ibises and Spoonbills (Threskiornithidae) |
| Species | Cercibis oxycerca |
| Species Codes | shtibi1, STIB |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sharp-tailed Ibis belong to?
The Sharp-tailed Ibis (Cercibis oxycerca) belongs to the Ibises and Spoonbills family (Threskiornithidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Sharp-tailed Ibis?
The sharp-tailed ibis is a species of ibis native to open wet savannas in parts of northern South America....
Where can I report a Sharp-tailed Ibis sighting?
You can log sightings of Sharp-tailed Ibis on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shtibi1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Ibises and Spoonbills 36 species
More Birds in Order Pelecaniformes
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Quick Stats
Pelecaniformes
Order
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Species in Family
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