Southern Bald Ibis
Geronticus calvus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="geronticus-calvus"></birdfyi-bird>The Southern Bald Ibis (Geronticus calvus) is a bird species in the family Threskiornithidae (ibises & spoonbills), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelicans & herons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 77.6 cm and a weight of 1.2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Sobre
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 77,6 cm | 30.6 in |
| Peso | 1202,0 g | 42.40 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: PL. Fledging: 55 days.
Tamanho da postura
1-3
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Família | Threskiornithidae (Ibises & Spoonbills) |
| Genus | Geronticus |
| Espécies | Geronticus calvus |
Distribution
Southern Bald Ibis has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Perguntas frequentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Threskiornithidae family