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Northern Bald Ibis

Geronticus eremita

The Northern Bald Ibis is a unique bird with a bald head and long, curved beak. They are social birds that love to live in groups and can often be found near wetlands searching for food.

Lebensraum: Wetlands

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The Northern Bald Ibis has glossy black plumage with an iridescent green-purple sheen. Its head and face are unfeathered, wrinkled, and reddish-pink, topped with a shaggy feather crest on its nape. It sports a long, decurved, red bill.

ReichAnimaliaStammChordataKlasseAvesOrdnungPelecaniformesFamilieThreskiornithidaeGattungGeronticus
Northern Bald Ibis
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Northern Bald Ibis

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Seltenheit

Rare

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

Ancient Egyptians considered these birds sacred, drawing them in hieroglyphs and art!

Its bald, wrinkled head helps this bird stay clean when digging deep for tasty underground snacks!

Scientists are teaching young birds migration routes using microlight aircraft for conservation!

These unique birds have existed for over 1.8 million years, making them truly ancient!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Cliff Navigator

Northern Bald Ibis can nest on steep, inaccessible cliffs that helps them protect their young from predators.

Fähigkeit

Thermal Glider

Northern Bald Ibis has broad wings that helps them soar efficiently on thermals, saving energy during migration.

Fähigkeit

Sensitive Seeker

Northern Bald Ibis can probe deep into soil with its long, curved bill that helps them find hidden prey.

Maße und Details

Länge
70-80 cm
Flügelspannweite
120-135 cm
Gewicht
1-1.8 kg
Lebenserwartung
10-25 Jahre
Top Speed
60 km/h
Gelegegröße
2-4
Brutzeit
24-28 Tage
Zugstrecke
3000 km

Ernährung und Fütterung

They use their long, curved bills to probe for insects, small reptiles, and other tasty treats in the soil.

Hauptnahrung

  • Beetles
  • Crickets
  • Lizards
  • Small snakes
  • Scorpions
  • Snails

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

Eagles can prey on ibis chicks and eggs.

eaten by

Red Fox

Vulpes vulpes

Foxes can raid nests for eggs and young birds.

hunts

Field Cricket

Gryllus campestris

Often probes soil to find and eat these insects.

hunts

Ocellated Lizard

Timon lepidus

Opportunistically hunts and consumes these reptiles.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

Bald Ibis

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Always observe birds from a distance and do not disturb their nests.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von Northern Bald Ibis?

70-80 cm

Was ist der/die/das flügelspannweite von Northern Bald Ibis?

120-135 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Northern Bald Ibis?

1-1.8 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Northern Bald Ibis?

10-25 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von Northern Bald Ibis?

60 km/h

Was frisst Northern Bald Ibis?

They use their long, curved bills to probe for insects, small reptiles, and other tasty treats in the soil.

Wo findet man Northern Bald Ibis normalerweise?

Wetlands

Wie jagt Northern Bald Ibis?

Foraging

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