Northern Bald Ibis
Geronticus eremita
EndangeredThe Northern Bald Ibis is a dark, glossy ibis with a bare red face and a shaggy neck ruff. Once widespread, it became one of the rarest birds in the world and is the focus of intensive reintroduction efforts.
Males and females of this species look mostly alike.
Quick facts
- Conservation status
- Endangered
- Habitat
- Desert
- Region
- Europe
- Scientific name
- Geronticus eremita
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This species is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. It faces a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
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