Northern Bald Ibis
Geronticus eremita
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<birdfyi-bird slug="geronticus-eremita"></birdfyi-bird>The Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita) is a bird species in the family Threskiornithidae (ibises & spoonbills), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelicans & herons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 80.4 cm and a weight of 1.3 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 80.4 cm | 31.7 in |
| Weight | 1342.0 g | 47.34 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 24-28 days. Fledging: 43-47 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Family | Threskiornithidae (Ibises & Spoonbills) |
| Genus | Geronticus |
| Species | Geronticus eremita |
Distribution
Northern Bald Ibis has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Threskiornithidae family