Giant Ibis
Pseudibis gigantea
Data DeficientAves · Pelecaniformes · Threskiornithidae
About
The giant ibis is a wading bird of the ibis family, Threskiornithidae. It is confined to northern Cambodia, with a few birds surviving in extreme southern Laos and a recent sighting in Yok ฤรดn National Park, Vietnam. It is sometimes placed in the genus Thaumatibis.
Fun Fact
True to its name, it is the largest extant ibis species.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Occurs in marshes, swamps, lakes, wide rivers, flooded plains and semi-open forests as well as pools, ponds and seasonal water-meadows in denser deciduous forest.
Diet
Eats aquatic invertebrates, eels, crustaceans and small amphibians and reptiles.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance