About the Southern Bald Ibis
The southern bald ibis is a large bird found in open grassland or semi-desert in the mountains of southern Africa. Taxonomically, it is most closely related to its counterpart in the northern regions of Africa, the waldrapp. As a species, it has a very restricted homerange, limited to the southern tips of South Africa in highland and mountainous regions.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ibises and Spoonbills (Threskiornithidae) |
| Species | Geronticus calvus |
| Species Codes | balibi1, SBIB |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Southern Bald Ibis belong to?
The Southern Bald Ibis (Geronticus calvus) belongs to the Ibises and Spoonbills family (Threskiornithidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
What is the conservation status of the Southern Bald Ibis?
The Southern Bald Ibis is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Southern Bald Ibis?
The southern bald ibis is a large bird found in open grassland or semi-desert in the mountains of southern Africa. Taxonomically, it is most closely related to its counterpart in the northern regions of Africa, the waldrapp. As a species, it has a very restricted homerange, limited to the southern t...
Where can I report a Southern Bald Ibis sighting?
You can log sightings of Southern Bald Ibis on eBird (ebird.org) using species code balibi1, or on iNaturalist.
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