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The northern bald ibis, hunted virtually to extinction by the 17th century, was revived by breeding and rewilding efforts
The efforts of biologist Johannes Fritz and the Waldrapp team, a conservation group in Austria, brought the Central European population from zero to almost 300 since the start of their project in 2002.
The feat moved the species from a “critically endangered” classification to “endangered”
Northern bald ibis
Northern Bald Ibis has a long, under-curved beak.
They are characterized by their black plumage, iridescent green, and bald red head, with individual black markings
It is a migratory Old World bird found in open areas such as grasslands, rocky mountains, and semi-deserts, often close to running water
Former Habitat: North Africa, Arabian Peninsula, and Europe.
IUCN status : Endangered
CITES : Appendix I
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