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Northern Bald Ibis
Geronticus eremita
51.864, 0.83502
Field Notes
Description:
The northern bald ibis is native to the Middle East, northern Africa and southern Europe. Once this species had a widespread distribution, but today this bird is critically endangered with only around 500+ remaining in the wild. There are actually around eight times more individuals in captivity than found in the wild at present.
Notes:
This individual was photographed in captivity, in Colchester Zoo.
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Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedAugust 7, 2011
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