Black-faced Ibis
🐦 Birds
Black-faced Ibis
Black-faced Ibis
Theristicus melanopis
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About
An ibis that lives in Patagonia and the Andes in South America. A large ibis with a distinctive contrast between its black face and white neck.
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References
Birds of the World: Black-faced Ibis
BirdLife DataZone: Black-faced Ibis
AviList: The Global Avian Checklist v2025b
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Habitat
Grasslands/Wetlands
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Lifespan
10-15 years
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Size
Approximately 70-76cm
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Scientific Name
Theristicus melanopis
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Classification
Pelecaniformes › Threskiornithidae › Theristicus
🏛 Where to See 18
Asia-Pacific 1
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Tama Zoological Park
Japan
Europe 11
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ZSL London Zoo
United Kingdom
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Attica Zoological Park
Greece
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Zoologicka Zahrada Praha
Czech Republic
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Zlin-Lesna Zoo
Czech Republic
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Zoologischer Garten Koln
Germany
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Leipzig Zoo
Germany
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Weltvogelpark Walsrode
Germany
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Parc des Oiseaux
France
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Dierenpark Planckendael
Belgium
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Pairi Daiza
Belgium
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Moscow Zoo
Russia
North America 5
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Houston Zoo
United States
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Bronx Zoo
United States
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The Living Desert zoo & Gardens
United States
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Brookfield zoo
United States
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Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
United States
Latin America 1
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Buin Zoo
Chile