About the Green Ibis
The green ibis, also known as the Cayenne ibis, is a wading bird in the ibis family Threskiornithidae. It is the only member of the genus Mesembrinibis.
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The green ibis is a medium-sized ibis, with short legs and a long, slender, decurved bill. It measures 45–60 cm (18–24 in) in length and ranges from 700 to 890 g (1.5 to 2.0 lb) in mass. The sexes, which are identical in plumage, overlap somewhat in measurements, though the largest birds are male. Breeding adults have glossy greenish-black bodies, pale green legs and bill, and grey bare facial skin patches. Juveniles are much duller, but can be distinguished from the similar glossy ibis by their bulkier shape, shorter legs and broader wings.
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Where the Green Ibis lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Kenya.
When to see the Green Ibis
Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Black-faced IbisTheristicus melanopisIt has a total length of approximately 75 centimetres (30 in).
Buff-necked IbisTheristicus caudatusIt has a total length of approximately 75 centimetres (30 in).
African SpoonbillPlatalea albaThe African spoonbill is a long-legged wading bird of the ibis and spoonbill family Threskiornithidae.
Side by side: Buff-necked Ibis vs Green Ibis · Black-faced Ibis vs Green Ibis
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