About the Bare-faced Ibis
The bare-faced ibis, also known as the whispering ibis, is a species of bird in the family Threskiornithidae, in the monotypic genus Phimosus.
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The bare-faced ibis is either dark brown or a blackish color. It is called the bare-faced ibis because it does not have any feathers on its face. It has a long decurved bill with a pinkish to reddish brown colour. The skin on its face is usually a reddish color, and it also has long orange colored beak with pink legs. The total length of the ibis ranges between 45 and 50 cm.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Peru, French Guiana.
When to see it
Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Black-headed IbisThreskiornis melanocephalusThe black-headed ibis is one of several large waterbird species in south and south-east Asia, with adults measuring 65–76 cm in length.
Royal SpoonbillPlatalea regiaThe royal spoonbill is a large, white bird with a black, spoon-shaped bill.
Straw-necked IbisThreskiornis spinicollisStraw-necked ibises are large birds, around 59–76 cm (23–30 in) long, with a bare black head and a long, downcurved black bill.
Side by side: Bare-faced Ibis vs Black-headed Ibis · Bare-faced Ibis vs Straw-necked Ibis · Bare-faced Ibis vs Royal Spoonbill
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