Plegadis ridgwayi
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In 3 days ~40% in a week ~70%
The puna ibis (Plegadis ridgwayi) is a species of waterbird in the family Threskiornithidae, spoonbills and ibises. It can be found in Ecuador, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. It can be found in the altiplano and puna regions of the Andean highlands, inhabiting wetlands such as swamps, marshes and lakes, at an elevation of 3,000 to 4,500 metres (9,840 to 14,760 ft). They migrate down to sea level to forage in coastal wetlands as well.
The puna ibis is a medium-sized waterbird, weighing 478–608 g (16.9–21.4 oz) and about 56–61 cm (22–24 in) tall. They can be identified by their dark purple-brown bodies, long neck, and red downward-curved bill. Their plumage has iridescence to it, offering a purple or green sheen. While there is little sexual dimorphism between male and females, a breeding adult can be recognized by its dark chestnut head and neck, with a red face and, and nonbreeding or immature individuals have white streaks on their head and neck, with a duller face. Males are also larger than females.
This species lives in wetlands such as marshes, lagoons, and shallow lakes across the high Andes. This species mainly feeds on invertebrates, but may also snack... Wikipedia →
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lauca National Park | 🇨🇱 Chile | |
| 2 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cochabamba | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 2 | Lima | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 3 | La Paz | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 4 | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | 🇧🇴 Bolivia |
| # | Zoo / Centre | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prague Zoo | 🇨🇿 Czechia | |
| 2 | Natura Artis Magistra | 🇳🇱 Netherlands | |
| 3 | Zoologic park de Lille | 🇫🇷 France | |
| 4 | Parc des oiseaux | 🇫🇷 France | |
| 5 | Zoo de Doué | 🇫🇷 France | |
| 6 | Sedgwick County Zoo | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 7 | Chester Zoo | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | |
| 8 | Berlin Zoological Garden | 🇩🇪 Germany | |
| 9 | Houston Zoo | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 10 | Bioparque Municipal Vesty Pakos | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 11 | Zoo d'Amnéville | 🇫🇷 France | |
| 12 | Inokashira Park Zoo | 🇯🇵 Japan | |
| 13 | Glad Zoo | 🇩🇰 Denmark | |
| 14 | Zoológico de Oruro | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 15 | Aquarium Berlin | 🇩🇪 Germany | |
| 16 | Aquarium d'Amnéville | 🇫🇷 France | |
| 17 | Rákosův pavilon | 🇨🇿 Czechia | |
| 18 | Velemlokárium | 🇨🇿 Czechia | |
| 19 | Victoria Bug Zoo | 🇨🇦 Canada |
Possible
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Puna Ibis sighting in Lima on a given day, based on 1,251 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 48th most-seen of the 171 birds we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 40%, and over a week to about 70%, if each day is a fresh chance.
July
In that month about 30% of wildlife watchers report a Puna Ibis in Lima on a given day, against about 10% in November to March, the lowest months.
Between 10 am and 1 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Puna Ibis sightings with a recorded time, and about 9 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
2nd of 4
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Puna Ibis sightings, Lima ranks 2nd at about 20%. The best odds are in Cochabamba (Bolivia, about 30%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Puna Ibis is recorded against all the birds logged in Lima (1,251 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.
