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Northern Bald Ibis

Geronticus eremita

Endangered
Flügelspannweite
80,4 cm
Gewicht
1342,0 g
Familie
Threskiornithidae
Ordnung
Pelecaniformes

Über uns

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
Flügelspannweite 80,4 cm 31.7 in
Gewicht 1342,0 g 47.34 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

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

Gelegegröße

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Pelecaniformes (Pelikane und Reiher)
Familie Threskiornithidae (Ibisse und Löffler)
Genus Geronticus
Arten Geronticus eremita

Distribution

Northern Bald Ibis has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Vorhanden Not recorded
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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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