Madagascar Ibis
Lophotibis cristata
Conservation Status
VulnerableAves · Pelecaniformes · Threskiornithidae
About
The Madagascar ibis, also known as the Madagascar crested ibis, white-winged ibis or crested wood ibis, is a medium-sized, brown-plumaged ibis. It has bare red orbital skin, yellow bill, red legs, white wings and its head is partially bare with a dense crest of green or gloss blue and white plumes on the nape. The Madagascar ibis is the only member of the genus Lophotibis.
Fun Fact
The Madagascar ibis, with a length of 50 cm (20 in), is among the largest birds in the Madagascar forest.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in both primary and secondary forest, including humid forest in the northeast of the island and dry forests in the west and south.
Diet
Diet consists mainly of insects, spiders, frogs, reptiles, snails and invertebrates.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change