Spot-breasted Ibis (Bostrychia rara)
About the Spot-breasted Ibis
The spot-breasted ibis (Bostrychia rara) is a small, forest-dwelling ibis found in African lowland forests and swampy forested areas. Its preference for dense rainforests in tropical Africa means that it is seldom seen and is vulnerable to deforestation. The spot-breasted ibis is a small, dark ibis (around 47 cm (19 in)), with long legs and a long red bill. The adult has a long, loose crest at the back of its head, which is dark brown to black and glossy green. Its plumage varies, but most usually tends to be brownish-blue. The mantle is brown and edged buff, but with a shiny green color. The rump and tail are blue-green, and the tail is slightly blue-green. It has blue-black wings and black underwing. The scapulars and the inner secondaries have an iridescent bronze green.
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We only publish recordings we may use commercially, because this site is supported by ads. xeno-canto lists 11 recordings for this species: 5 CC BY-NC-SA · 2 CC BY-NC-ND. None of them permits commercial use, so there is no player here — the page is kept as a profile so the bird is not missing from the guide.
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Listed as recorded in Ghana, Zambia in the xeno-canto catalogue.
Related species you can hear
- Hadada IbisBostrychia hagedashrecording
This species has no recording here yet — these relatives do, so you can hear what the family sounds like.