The species Reunion Ibis is extinct. |
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- Threskiornis solitarius
Identification
Extinct. It had a white plumage, black wingtips and tail, dark head, long bill and legs.
Distribution
Taxonomy
Formerly considered to be a Solitaire, related to the Dodo.
Habitat
Forests near freshwater.
Behaviour
Its diet included invertebrates such as worms and crustaceans.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2014. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: Version 6.9., with updates to August 2014. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2025) Reunion Ibis. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 17 January 2025 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Reunion_Ibis