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Northern Bald Ibis

Geronticus eremita

Endangered
Размах крыльев
80,4 cm
Масса
1342,0 g
Семейство
Threskiornithidae
Отряд
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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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
Размах крыльев 80,4 cm 31.7 in
Масса 1342,0 g 47.34 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

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

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Таксономия

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

Distribution

Northern Bald Ibis has been recorded in 4 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

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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