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Southern Bald Ibis

Geronticus calvus

Near Threatened
Envergure
77,6 cm
Poids
1202,0 g
Famille
Threskiornithidae
Ordre
Pelecaniformes

À propos

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
Envergure 77,6 cm 30.6 in
Poids 1202,0 g 42.40 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PL. Fledging: 55 days.

Taille de la couvée

1-3

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons)
Famille Threskiornithidae (Ibises & Spoonbills)
Genus Geronticus
Espèces Geronticus calvus

Distribution

Southern Bald Ibis has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Southern Bald Ibis endangered?
The Southern Bald Ibis has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Southern Bald Ibis nest?
Nest type: PL. Fledging: 55 days.
How big is the Southern Bald Ibis?
The Southern Bald Ibis has a wingspan of 77.6 cm, weight of 1202.0 g.
What order and family does the Southern Bald Ibis belong to?
The Southern Bald Ibis (Geronticus calvus) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae.

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