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Northern Bald Ibis

(engl: Northern Bald Ibis)

Threatened with extinction

The Northern Bald Ibis is only found in the wild in Morocco. Until the middle of the 17th century they were also native to Central Europe. However, hunting and habitat destruction led to the decline of the colonies. Resettlement projects, involving zoos, are designed to promote species conservation.

Good neighbours

The Northern Bald Ibis nests in colonies. The large nests on steep cliffs inland and on the coast are close together. Nevertheless, there are hardly any disputes. The parents feed next to the chicks of other birds.

Scientific Surname	Geronticus eremita
Order	Ciconiiformes
Family	Threskiornithidae
Size	70 cm
Weight	1,5 kg
Reproduction	breeding period: 26-28 days, 3-4 eggs
Distribution	Morocco, Central Syria
Habitat	dry areas, forest, rocks
Food	Insects, small vertebrates, snails
Livestock	highly endangered

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