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Madagascar Ibis
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species of bird
OverviewAI-generated
The Madagascar Ibis, scientifically named *Lophotibis cristata*, is a species of bird classified within the family Threskiornithidae and the order Ciconiiformes. It belongs to the class Aves and phylum Chordata, with the taxonomic authority cited as (Boddaert, 1783). The species is the only member of the genus *Lophotibis*. Common names for this bird include white-winged ibis, Ibis crestado, Schopfibis, and Ibis huppé.
This organism is endemic to Madagascar, although its broader taxon range is listed as Africa. The Madagascar Ibis has a litter size of 3. According to the 2024 IUCN Red List assessment, the species is classified as Vulnerable. The taxon status is accepted.
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Species
Vulnerablewhite-winged ibis
Species
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAves
- OrderCiconiiformes
- FamilyThreskiornithidae
マダガスカルトキ（学名:Lophotibis cristata）は、ペリカン目トキ科に分類される鳥類の一種である。本種のみでマダガスカルトキ属を構成する。
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Encyclopedic overview
The Madagascar ibis (Lophotibis cristata), also known as the Madagascar crested ibis, white-winged ibis or crested wood ibis, is a medium-sized (approximately 50 cm long), 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.
Taxonomy
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