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Northern Bald Ibis

Geronticus eremita

Endangered
طول الجناح
80,4 cm
الوزن
1342,0 g
الفصيلة
Threskiornithidae
الرتبة
Pelecaniformes

حول

70–80 cm. Metallic black plumage; bare red face; long downcurved red bill; shaggy neck ruff. Critically Endangered; fewer than 1,000 birds; breeds in Morocco, Turkey (reintroduced), and parts of Middle East. Migratory; winters in Ethiopia. Ancient cultural significance; once widespread in Europe.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 80,4 cm 31.7 in
الوزن 1342,0 g 47.34 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Endangered
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 24-28 days. Fledging: 43-47 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

2-4

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons)
الفصيلة Threskiornithidae (Ibises & Spoonbills)
Genus Geronticus
الأنواع Geronticus eremita

Distribution

Northern Bald Ibis has been recorded in 4 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Northern Bald Ibis endangered?
The Northern Bald Ibis has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Northern Bald Ibis nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 24-28 days. Fledging: 43-47 days.
How big is the Northern Bald Ibis?
The Northern Bald Ibis has a wingspan of 80.4 cm, weight of 1342.0 g.
What order and family does the Northern Bald Ibis belong to?
The Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae.

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