The Edge · EN Endangered
Northern Bald Ibis
Geronticus eremita
A glossy, bald-headed ibis once revered in ancient Egypt, reduced to a few Moroccan colonies before a fragile comeback began.
EN · Endangered
Overview
A glossy, bald-headed ibis once revered in ancient Egypt, reduced to a few Moroccan colonies before a fragile comeback began.
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Field data
| IUCN status | EN · Endangered |
|---|---|
| Population | — |
| Trend | increasing |
| Last assessed | 2018 |
| Class / Order | Aves · Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae |
| Range | Morocco, reintroduced in Europe |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- Migratory populations are being re-taught their routes by microlight aircraft.
- Featured in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs as a symbol of the soul.
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Northern Bald Ibis art print
Museum-grade art print from the Northern Bald Ibis plate.
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Northern Bald Ibis notebook
Museum-grade notebook from the Northern Bald Ibis plate.
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