This high-altitude ibis is similar to the Black-faced Ibis but is found in the Andes. It has a distinctive appearance with a pale body, black face, and rufous-chestnut neck.
Where to spot
High-altitude wetlands, bogs, and puna grasslands in the Andes Mountains of South America (Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina).
How to spot
Look for its distinct rufous-chestnut neck and black face, often seen foraging in small groups in marshy or wet grassland areas.
When to spot
Year-round in its high-altitude habitat. Best observed during daylight hours.
Where to spot
High-altitude wetlands, bogs, and puna grasslands in the Andes Mountains of South America (Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina).
How to spot
Look for its distinct rufous-chestnut neck and black face, often seen foraging in small groups in marshy or wet grassland areas.
When to spot
Year-round in its high-altitude habitat. Best observed during daylight hours.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Andean Ibis is the only ibis species found exclusively in high-altitude environments, often foraging in grasslands and bogs up to 5000 meters above sea level.
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