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Green Ibis
10.46, -84.07
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Description:
The Green Ibis (Mesembrinibis cayennensis) is a wading bird in the ibis family Threskiornithidae. It is the only member of the genus Mesembrinibis.
They occur naturally in Honduras through Nicaragua, Costa Rica and western Panama, south through northern Argentina in South America. They are mostly sedentary (non-migratory), but will undertake some local seasonal movements in the dry (non-breeding) season.
They are less gregarious than its relatives and are usually seen alone or in pairs.
The Green Ibis measures 48–56 cm in length and weighs 650–750 g; the female is generally smaller than the male.
Habitat:
Seen in Mangrove flats along the Sarapiqui River in Costa Rica. They inhabit wooded swamps and other wet forest habitats.
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Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedSeptember 20, 2013
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