Plumbeous Ibis

The Plumbeous Ibis is a species of bird in the Threskiornithidae family. It is found in grassland, savanna, fields and marshes in central South America, ranging in south-central and south-eastern Brazil, eastern and northern Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay and northern Argentina. It is generally fairly common and is easily seen in the Pantanal among others. It is distinctive, being overall grey with elongated plumes on the nape and neck, a narrow white band on the forehead and reddish legs. Unlike many other ibises, the Plumbeous Ibis is rather asocial and typically seen alone or in pairs.

The Plumbeous Ibis is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Plumbeous Ibis (Theristicus caerulescens) is a species of bird in the Threskiornithidae family. It is found in grassland, savanna, fields and marshes in central South America, ranging in south-central and south-eastern Brazil, eastern and northern Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay and northern Argentina. It is generally fairly common and is easily seen in the Pantanal among others. It is distinctive, being overall grey with elongated plumes on the nape and neck, a narrow white band on the forehead and reddish legs. More

The Plumbeous Ibis, Theristicus caerulescens, is one of five species of ibises seen on our trip. Like several ibises, it appears relatively bland in appearance until one notices the eye. BUY IT NOW Go to Purchase Information for explanation of options. More

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The Plumbeous Ibis is a thick-necked bird with a long, downcurved bill and a honking goose-like call. Though not strictly tied to water like many ibis, it is more numerous in boggy areas and flooded fields, where it hunts frogs, small vertebrates and large invertebrates. They are usually encountered alone or in pairs, but in winter when resources are tight, they may gather in loose aggregations of 30 or more birds.FIGURE 1 - Adult, Fuerte Olimpo (Paul Smith September 2006). More