1,903 observationsEndangered
Northern Bald Ibis
Geronticus eremita
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Pelecaniformes ›Family: Threskiornithidae ›Genus: Geronticus
About
The northern bald ibis, hermit ibis, or waldrapp (Geronticus eremita) is a migratory bird found in barren, semi-desert or rocky habitats, often close to running water. This 70–80 cm (28–31 in) glossy black ibis, which, unlike other members of the ibis family, is non-wading, has an unfeathered red face and head, and a long, curved red bill. It breeds colonially on coastal or mountain cliff ledges, where it typically lays two to three eggs in a stick nest,...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Northern Bald Ibis is Geronticus eremita.
- The Northern Bald Ibis has a conservation status of Endangered.
- Northern Bald Ibis belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Northern Bald Ibis belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Northern Bald Ibis belongs to the class Aves.
- Northern Bald Ibis belongs to the order Pelecaniformes.
- Northern Bald Ibis belongs to the family Threskiornithidae.
- Northern Bald Ibis belongs to the genus Geronticus.
