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The Puna Ibis, scientifically designated as *Plegadis ridgwayi*, is a species of bird within the class Aves. It belongs to the genus *Plegadis* and is also referred to by the common names ibis pwna, Punaibis, and Morito de la puna. The species is native to South America.
According to the 2025 IUCN Red List assessment, the Puna Ibis holds a conservation status of Least Concern. It is not considered extinct. The species has a litter size of two.
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Species
Least ConcernPuna Ibis
species
Maximum longevity: 18 years (captivity) Observations: One animal was still alive after 18 years in captivity (Brouwer et al. 1994).
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- IUCN conservation status
- Least Concern
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- Plegadis ridgwayi
- taxon common name
- punski ibis
- litter size
- 2
- short name
- P. ridgwayi
- taxon range
- South America
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Encyclopedic overview
The puna ibis (Plegadis ridgwayi) is a species of waterbird in the family Threskiornithidae, spoonbills and ibises. It can be found in Ecuador, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. It can be found in the altiplano and puna regions of the Andean highlands, inhabiting wetlands such as swamps, marshes and lakes, at an elevation of 3,000 to 4,500 metres (9,840 to 14,760 ft). They migrate down to sea level to forage in coastal wetlands as well.
Description
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Puna Ibis” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.