Southern Bald Ibis
Geronticus calvus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="geronticus-calvus"></birdfyi-bird>About
79 cm. Glossy black with metallic sheen; bare pink facial skin; red bill and legs. Endemic to South Africa and Lesotho in mountain grasslands and escarpments. Vulnerable; feeds on insects and small vertebrates in short grassland. Colonial breeder on cliff ledges; at risk from pesticides and habitat loss.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 77.6 cm | 30.6 in |
| Weight | 1202.0 g | 42.40 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Fledging: 55 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Family | Threskiornithidae (Ibises & Spoonbills) |
| Genus | Geronticus |
| Species | Geronticus calvus |
Distribution
Southern Bald Ibis has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Threskiornithidae family