About the Sharp-tailed Ibis
The sharp-tailed ibis is a species of ibis native to open wet savannas in parts of northern South America.
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This large ibis measures 75–86 cm in length, with males being slightly larger than females. In adult males, the flat wing measures 390–415mm lengthways, and the culmen measures 156–168mm from the base of the bill. In adult females, the wing is 376–413mm long and the culmen 144–197mm. The species is distinguished by its notably long tail, the longest among all extant ibis species; measuring 250–301mm in males and 256–272mm in females. The tail projects beyond the tips of the folded wings when the ibis stands; and beyond the trailing legs in flight.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in January · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Wattled IbisBostrychia carunculataThe Wattled ibis is a medium-sized, dark brown, crested bird, distinguished by the combination of its dark color, its creast and its extensive white wing-patch.
Northern Bald IbisGeronticus eremitaThe northern bald ibis is a large, glossy black bird, 70–80 cm (28–31 in) long with a 125–135 cm (49–53 in) wingspan and an average weight of 1.0–1.3 kg (35–46 oz).
Madagascar IbisLophotibis cristataThe Madagascar ibis, with a length of 50 cm (20 in), is among the largest birds in the Madagascar forest.
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