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Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Southern bald ibis (Geronticus calvus)

Northern bald ibis (Geronticus eremita)
The northern bald ibis has undergone a long-term decline over the centuries and is today Critically Endangered. Adults have a bare head and... More 30 Images 4 Videos
White ibis (Eudocimus albus)
With its distinctive brilliant white plumage and contrasting black primary feathers, the white ibis (Eudocimus albus) is a striking... More 25 Images 2 Videos
Madagascar crested ibis (Lophotibis cristata)
Information on the Madagascar crested ibis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Madagascar sacred ibis (Threskiornis bernieri)
Previously considered a subspecies of the African sacred ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus), the common name of these distinctive birds derives... More 6 Images 0 videos
Black-faced spoonbill (Platalea minor)
The black-faced spoonbill is a relatively small wading bird with, as its name would suggest, an elongated, spoon-shaped bill. The plumage is... More 26 Images 11 Videos
Black-faced ibis (Theristicus melanopis)
Owing its name to a conspicuous patch of bare black skin around its eye and throat, the black-faced ibis is a long-legged wader from South... More 7 Images 0 videos
African spoonbill (Platalea alba)
Information on the African spoonbill is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 28 Images 1 Video
Asian crested ibis (Nipponia nippon)
In spite of the Asian crested ibis’ remarkable recovery from the brink of extinction, this distinctive bird remains one of the world’s most... More 13 Images 0 videos
Dwarf olive ibis (Bostrychia bocagei)
Until its rediscovery in 1990, the only evidence for the continued existence of the dwarf olive ibis was from historical reports and... More 6 Images 0 videos
White-shouldered ibis (Pseudibis davisoni)
As its common name suggests, this large, blackish ibis has a contrasting white patch on the inner forewing, or ‘shoulder’, although this is... More 10 Images 1 Video
African sacred ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus)
Information on the African sacred ibis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 28 Images 3 Videos
Black-headed ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus)
The black-headed ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus) is a large, white waterbird with a prominent bare black head and neck, and a long... More 14 Images 1 Video
Giant ibis (Thaumatibis gigantea)
This huge ibis has a large, curved bill and a distinctive repeated, loud, ringing call sounding like ‘a-leurk a-leurk’, mainly used at dawn... More 7 Images 4 Videos
Glossy ibis (Plegadis falcinellus)
With its long, slender, down-curved bill and magnificent plumage, the glossy ibis is a striking wading bird. Its Latin name, Plegadis... More 25 Images 3 Videos
Eurasian spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia)
The distinctively spatulate bill of the Eurasian spoonbill lends this tall, pure white waterbird a slightly comical appearance. During the... More 29 Images 7 Videos
Buff-necked ibis (Theristicus caudatus)
Information on the buff-necked ibis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 2 Videos
Little blue heron (Egretta caerulea)
The little blue heron (Egretta caerulea) is unique amongst herons as it is the only species with two distinct colour morphs for mature and... More 27 Images 1 Video
Cocoi heron (Ardea cocoi)
Emblematic of the wetlands of South America, where it is the largest heron species, the cocoi heron is a distinctive waterbird with an... More 18 Images 0 videos
Least bittern (Ixobrychus exilis)
Information on the least bittern (Ixobrychus exilis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 20 Images 0 videos
American bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus)
The American bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) is a stocky wading bird best known for the male’s unique, loud, guttural call which has led to... More 15 Images 1 Video
Reddish egret (Egretta rufescens)
Information on the reddish egret is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 32 Images 0 videos
Yellow-billed stork (Mycteria ibis)
The yellow-billed stork (Mycteria ibis) is a large wading bird, which is most easily distinguished by its black tail and long neck. It also... More 39 Images 4 Videos
Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex)
The unmistakable, prehistoric-looking shoebill is one of the most impressive birds to be found in Africa. A mysterious inhabitant of... More 18 Images 2 Videos
Slaty egret (Egretta vinaceigula)
Information on the slaty egret is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 0 videos
Australasian bittern (Botaurus poiciloptilus)
Information on the Australasian bittern is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 1 Video
Marabou stork (Leptoptilos crumeniferus)
With its huge, ungainly stature, balding pink head and enormous wedge-shaped bill, it is easy to see why many consider the Marabou stork to... More 55 Images 0 videos
Wood stork (Mycteria americana)
Information on the wood stork is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 34 Images 0 videos
Greater adjutant (Leptoptilos dubius)
This huge stork has a naked pink head, a very thick yellow bill and a low-hanging neck pouch. The neck ruff is white and, other than the... More 10 Images 2 Videos
Woolly-necked stork (Ciconia episcopus)
Information on the woolly-necked stork is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 16 Images 2 Videos
Oriental white stork (Ciconia boyciana)
This tall and elegant bird can be identified by the ruff of longer feathers across the throat and upper breast. It is white apart from the... More 5 Images 0 videos

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