Green Ibis
A species of Green Ibis Scientific name : Mesembrinibis cayennensis Genus : Green Ibis
Green Ibis, A species of Green Ibis
Botanical name: Mesembrinibis cayennensis
Genus: Green Ibis
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Description
The green ibis is a medium-sized ibis, with short legs and a long, slender, decurved bill. It measures 45–60 cm (18–24 in) in length and ranges from 700 to 890 g (1.5 to 2.0 lb) in mass. The sexes, which are identical in plumage, overlap somewhat in measurements, though the largest birds are male. Breeding adults have glossy greenish-black bodies, pale green legs and bill, and grey bare facial skin patches. Juveniles are much duller, but can be distinguished from the similar glossy ibis by their bulkier shape, shorter legs and broader wings. This species, like other ibises, flies with neck outstretched. Its flight is heavy, with fewer glides and jerkier wingbeats than its relatives. 
Size
58 cm
Feeding Habits
Green Ibis primarily feeds on fish, frogs, and various aquatic organisms, supplementing its diet with insects. It employs unique foraging techniques suited to wetland habitats, often hunting at twilight. Notable for its dietary versatility, green Ibis showcases specific adaptations for a diverse aquatic-based diet.
Habitat
The green Ibis thrives in forested wetlands, specifically in flooded, swampy, and gallery forests, as well as along the margins of forested rivers and lakes. This species adapts to a variety of wet habitats across broader geographical regions, including overgrown coffee plantations. Seasonal movements are evident with the green Ibis occupying pantanal regions during the wet season and dispersing into the llanos in the dry season, indicating a dynamic range in response to water availability.
Dite type
Carnivorous
General Info
Behavior
The green ibis is largely crepuscular. Less gregarious than its relatives, it is usually seen alone or in pairs. When it does forage in mixed-species flocks, it tends to remain on the fringes, usually among other green ibises. It regularly perches in trees.
Species Status
Because of its huge range and large population, the green ibis is rated as a species of least concern by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature; however, its numbers do appear to be decreasing. It is at least occasionally hunted (and eaten) by residents of Central and South American countries. The green ibis is the type host of a species of bird louse, Plegadiphalus cayennensis.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pelicans and Relatives Family
Ibises and spoonbills Genus
Green Ibis Species
Green Ibis 
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