Black-faced Ibis Theristicus melanopis
Overview
Description
The black-faced ibis (Theristicus melanopis) is a species of bird in the family Threskiornithidae. It is found in grassland and fields in southern and western South America. It has been included as a subspecies of the similar buff-necked ibis, but today all major authorities accept the split. The black-faced ibis also includes the Andean ibis (T. branickii) as a subspecies. Some taxonomic authorities (including the American Ornithological Society) still do so.1
Taxonomy
Pelecaniformes > Threskiornithidae (Ibises and Spoonbills) > Herons, Ibis, and Allies
Sightings
Relevant Sightings
- 10-19-2024 - Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile (Only Sighting)
Places Seen
- Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile
Media
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Audio Recordings
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