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Northern bald ibis (Geronticuseremita)
Context
Due to the effects of climate change and past extinctions, bald ibis, a bird species), no longer instinctively know their migratory routes. Conservationists have been using innovative methods (microlight aircraft) to teach these birds how and where to fly to ensure their survival and to re-establish migratory patterns.
About the Species: Northern Bald Ibis
- Scientific Name: Geronticuseremita
- Physical Characteristics:
- Appearance: The northern bald ibis is notable for its black and iridescent green plumage, a bald red head, and a long curved beak.
- Size: Medium-sized with a wingspan of about 1.2 meters (4 feet).
- Historically, the northern bald ibis migrated across North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and parts of Europe, including southern Germany’s Bavaria.
- The birds lack knowledge of their migration routes and require human guidance to learn them. Early reintroduction attempts failed as the birds flew in incorrect directions and died.
- Extinction and Conservation Efforts:
- By the 17th century, hunting and habitat loss had led to the bird's near extinction in Europe. However, a few populations survived in other regions.
- However, conservation efforts have increased the population from zero to nearly 300, shifting their status from "critically endangered" to "endangered."
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