AnAge entry for Threskiornis melanocephalus

Classification (HAGRID: 01083)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Aves (Taxon entry)
            Order: Pelecaniformes
                Family: Threskiornithidae
                    Genus: Threskiornis
Species
Threskiornis melanocephalus
Common name
Black-headed ibis

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
28.2 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 649
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

One specimen lived for 28.2 years in captivity [0649].

Life history traits (averages)

No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 174944
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Taxonomy ID 425371
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