Bare-faced Ibis [Phimosus infuscatus]
Description
The Bare-faced Ibis, or Phimosus infuscatus, is a South American bird species. It is predominantly dark, displaying a bare face, a long decurved bill, and long legs. It prefers marshy habitats, freshwater lakes, and swamps. Its diet consists primarily of insects, small fish, and aquatic invertebrates. The species is known for its social behavior, often seen in large flocks during both the breeding and non-breeding seasons.
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 |
Bare-faced Ibis
Phimosus
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