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Puna ibis
near Cusco, Peru
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Pelecaniformes
Family: Threskiornithidae
Genus: Plegadis
Species:
P. ridgwayi
Binomial name
Plegadis ridgwayi
(Allen, 1876)
Synonyms
  • Falcinelus ridgwayi Allen, 1876

The Puna ibis (Plegadis ridgwayi) is a species of bird in the family Threskiornithidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. Its natural habitats are swamps, marshes and lakes, and most of its range is in the Andean highlands, including the puna, but locally it occurs down to sea level. It has been domesticated by the Uru people for meat and eggs.

  • Peru
    Peru
  • Andes of Peru
    Andes of Peru

References

  1. ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Plegadis ridgwayi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22697429A93613504. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22697429A93613504.en.


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