Madagascar Ibis
Lophotibis cristata
The Madagascar ibis, also known as the Madagascar crested ibis, white-winged ibis or crested wood ibis, is a medium-sized, brown-plumaged ibis. It has bare red orbital skin, yellow bill, red legs, white wings and its head is partially bare with a dense crest of green or gloss blue and white plumes on the nape. The Madagascar ibis is the only member of the genus Lophotibis.
- Scientific name
- Lophotibis cristata
- Family
- Ibises and Spoonbills
- IUCN status
- VU