Giant Ibis

Pseudibis gigantea

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Aves · 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 Đôn 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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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