Northern Bald Ibis
Northern Bald Ibis (<em>Geronticus eremita</em>) is a species of Ibises, Spoonbills (<em>Threskiornithidae</em>) in the order Pelicans and Allies.
Overview
Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita) is a species of Ibises, Spoonbills (Threskiornithidae) in the order Pelicans and Allies. A bald-faced ibis with glossy black plumage and a long red curved bill; historically revered in Egypt, now one of the rarest birds, surviving in Morocco and a reintroduced Middle Eastern flock; nests on cliffs.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Geronticus; binomial: Geronticus eremita; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 70-80cm. Average lifespan: 20-30 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: Africa.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
