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Northern Bald Ibis

Geronticus eremita

Endangered
翼開長
80.4 cm
体重
1342.0 g
Threskiornithidae
Pelecaniformes

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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について

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
翼開長 80.4 cm 31.7 in
体重 1342.0 g 47.34 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Endangered
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

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

一腹卵数

2-4

分類学

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

Distribution

Northern Bald Ibis has been recorded in 4 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

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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