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Northern Bald Ibis

Geronticus eremita

Endangered
Kanat Açıklığı
80,4 cm
Ağırlık
1342,0 g
Familya
Threskiornithidae
Takım
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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Hakkında

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
Kanat Açıklığı 80,4 cm 31.7 in
Ağırlık 1342,0 g 47.34 oz

Habitat & Range

Koruma Durumu

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

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

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

2-4

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Northern Bald Ibis has been recorded in 4 countries.

Mevcut Not recorded

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Sık Sorulan Sorular

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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