Crested Ibis [Nipponia nippon]
Description
The Crested Ibis, also known as the Japanese Crested Ibis or Toki, is a large white bird with a red face and pink-tipped tail feathers. It is known for its distinctive crest of long white plumes on the back of its head and neck. The species is native to East Asia, particularly in Japan, China, and the Korean Peninsula. It dwells in a variety of habitats including forests, wetlands, and cultivated land. The Crested Ibis feeds on a diet of fish, amphibians, and insects. The species is currently listed as endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Birds
Aves
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| Order |
Pelicans and Relatives
Pelecaniformes
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| Family |
Ibises and Spoonbills
Threskiornithidae
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| Genus |
Crested Ibis
Nipponia
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