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Primary Traits
574.8 g
0 m - 2,200 m
49
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Plegadis chihi
English name
White-faced Ibis
Order
Pelecaniformes
Family
Threskiornithidae
Genus
Plegadis
Species
chihi
Data source
HBW1, BOTW, D23
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
LN
Latitudinal zone
Tropical-Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
385 g
Maximum female mass
677 g
Minimum male mass
520 g
Maximum male mass
807 g
Minimum unsexed mass
450 g
Maximum unsexed mass
610 g
Average mass
574.8 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
2,200 m
Maximum elevation
2,500 m
Elevation range
2,200 m
Typical elevation
1,100 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Wetland
Habitat breadth
3
Primary diet
Invertebrate
Diet breadth
3
Diet specialization index
1.05
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Colonial
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Cup/Bowl
Nest substrate
No data
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
2
Maximum clutch size
5
Incubating sex
Both
Minimum incubation period
17 d
Maximum incubation period
21 d
Minimum fledging period
42 d
Maximum fledging period
49 d
Nest parasitism
Nest Parasite, Victim of Parasitism
Average clutch size
3.5
Average fledging period
45.5 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Migratory, Irregular/Nomadic, Dispersive, Sedentary