Andean Ibis
Theristicus branickii
NTNear Threatened
- Family
- Ibises and Spoonbills (Threskiornithidae)
- Order
- Pelecaniformes
Overview
The Andean ibis (Theristicus branickii) is a species of bird in the family Threskiornithidae. It is found in grassland and fields in western South America. This species was considered a subspecies of the black-faced ibis, and some taxonomic authorities (including the American Ornithological Society) still consider it so.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Andes of Ecuador to far northern Chile.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Andean ibis
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
