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hermit ibis

bird
Also known as: Geronticus eremita, northern bald ibis
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Saving the northern bald ibis in Turkey
Saving the northern bald ibis in Turkey Learn about the northern bald ibis, or hermit ibis (Geronticus eremita), of Birecik, Turkey.

The hermit ibis (Geronticus eremita) is an endangered wading bird found in northern Africa and the Middle East. It belongs to the ibis subfamily, Threskiornithinae, and is characterized by its reddish bill and bare head.1

Ibises, in general, are medium-sized birds that inhabit warm regions worldwide. They typically wade in shallow waters, using their slender, down-curved bills to feed on small fish and mollusks. They are known to fly with their necks and legs extended and often breed in large colonies.1

The hermit ibis was once found in parts of Europe, Syria, and Algeria, but its breeding colonies are now limited to Turkey and Morocco.1

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