Southern Bald Ibis
Geronticus calvus
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Near ThreatenedUncommon to spot
birds • Threskiornithidae
Southern Bald Ibis.
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Geronticus calvus
Category
birds
Family
Threskiornithidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 1.85 kg (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding southern bald ibis in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 100%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 80%; ectothermic vertebrates 10%; carrion 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Eswatini
LesothoSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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