Puna Ibis

Schmalschnabelsichler ( Plegadis ridgwayi )

The Schmalschnabelsichler ( Plegadis ridgwayi ), also called Punaibis, is the Brown Glossy Ibis similar Ibis from South America.

Exterior Features

The Schmalschnabelsichler is about 56 cm long. The predominantly dark bird with the typical Ibis shape has a brown, purple shiny plumage. Wings and tail metallic shine. Typical is the red beak, which distinguishes him from the Brown Glossy Ibis.

Dissemination

The Schmalschnabelsichler comes in the Andes of Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina before at altitudes 3100-4800.

Behavior

About the behavior of the Schmalschnabelsichlers little is known.