Northern Bald Ibis
Geronticus eremita
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 80,4 cm | 31.7 in |
| Peso | 1342,0 g | 47.34 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 24-28 days. Fledging: 43-47 days.
Tamanho da postura
2-4
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Família | Threskiornithidae (Ibises & Spoonbills) |
| Genus | Geronticus |
| Espécies | Geronticus eremita |
Distribution
Northern Bald Ibis has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Threskiornithidae family