tags: Northern bald ibis, Geronticus eremita, birds, Image of the Day
Northern bald ibises, Geronticus eremita,
the Middle East's rarest bird, were seen last month in the Jordan Valley
for the first time in 13 years, and in Djibouti, east Africa, for the first
time ever. Scientists are hopeful that numbers are not as low as
originally feared.
Image: MAAR [larger view].
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Sheesh, that is one ugly bird. I'm not surprised their numbers are low--imagine being expected to mate with something that looks like that. Forget it, I'd rather go extinct!
Take it back! It's not ugly. Admittedly ... not the most ... traditional ... beauty. But not ugly. It's got character.
i have met several species of ibis (although, admittedly, not this species) and i have absolutely LOVED their personalities, intelligence and their beauty. further, i've met several vultures and condor species as well and also loved them for their personalities, intelligence and yes, their beauty, too. even though this bird is not very photogenic, i would be willing to bet that you'd really like the species if you ever met them in real life, and you might even decide they are beautiful, too.
Yeah, you say that, but when you choose your pets you always go for flashy feathered fashion shows like your lories. Hypocrite!
Well being bald is not all bad :o)
I think that bird has a certain regal dignity, the Yul Brynner of birds