ENEndangered
Malagasy Sacred Ibis
Threskiornis bernieri
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· majorWetlands (inland)· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationAwareness & communicationsLegislationCompliance and enforcementLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in THRESKIORNITHIDAE
Threatened in Madagascar
Frequently asked questions
Why is Malagasy Sacred Ibis classified as Endangered?
Malagasy Sacred Ibis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Malagasy Sacred Ibis live?
Malagasy Sacred Ibis occurs in Madagascar, and Seychelles. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Malagasy Sacred Ibis?
The main threats to Malagasy Sacred Ibis are 2.1, 5.1, 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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