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Southern Bald Ibis

Geronticus calvus

Near Threatened
翼展
77.6 cm
体重
1202.0 g
Threskiornithidae
Pelecaniformes

关于

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
翼展 77.6 cm 30.6 in
体重 1202.0 g 42.40 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: PL. Fledging: 55 days.

产卵数

1-3

分类学

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

Distribution

Southern Bald Ibis has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

Is the Southern Bald Ibis endangered?
The Southern Bald Ibis has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Southern Bald Ibis nest?
Nest type: PL. Fledging: 55 days.
How big is the Southern Bald Ibis?
The Southern Bald Ibis has a wingspan of 77.6 cm, weight of 1202.0 g.
What order and family does the Southern Bald Ibis belong to?
The Southern Bald Ibis (Geronticus calvus) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae.

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