Ibis

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An ibex (plural ibex, ibexes or ibices) is any of several species of wild mountain goat (genus Capra), distinguished by the male’s large recurved horns, which are transversely ridged in front. Ibex are found in Eurasia, North Africa, and East Africa. The name ibex comes from Latin, borrowed from Iberian or Aquitanian, akin to Old Spanish bezerro “bull”, modern Spanish becerro “yearling”. Ranging in height from 27 to 43 inches (0.69 to 1.09 m) and weighing 200 to 270 pounds (91 to 120 kg), the ibex can live 20 years. Two closely related species of wild goats are not usually called ibex: the markhor and the wild goat,More info:wiki

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#10 SCARLET IBIS,More info:zoobarcelona

The scarlet ibis has the most strikingly spectacular plumage of all this group of aquatic birds. As with all ibis, it uses its long, curved bill to feed on invertebrates it finds in the mud and capture other small prey.

It is gregarious, living in groups of about 30, and forming breeding colonies with other species of ibis and herons in the mangroves and marshlands of its range.

#9 Australian white ibis,More info:wikipedia

#8 File:Ibis, Gold Coast, Australia.jpg,More info:wikimedia

#7 Important new breeding sites of mythical ibis discovered,More info:birdlife

As the day drew to a close, the orange light reflecting from the Atlantic seemed to soften the texture of the sun-baked Moroccan cliffs so much so they looked like they could crumble in an instant.There the birds were: perched on a couple of sloping, sandstone ledges, an entire colony of about 20 settling in for the night, low squawks and rustles heard above the scouring waves only a few metres below. Birds often nest in precarious places, and despite the cliffs in Tamri, southwest Morocco, actually being pretty strong, by knowing this species’ Critically Endangered status, you cannot help but feel a little worried for these large, iridescent-black creatures.

Throughout history, Northern Bald Ibis Geronticus eremita has had a turbulent relationship with humans. This mythical bald bird with a punkish crest once had an extensive range that spread across North Africa, the Middle East and Europe, and has been idolised by humans as symbols of fertility and virtue, even mummified to accompany Ancient Egyptian royalty.

#6 White ibis,More info:nzbirdsonline

A strange bird spotted on the mudflats at Appleby, Nelson, by Mr M. Rogers in March 1925 was captured alive by his son who climbed the tree it roosted in and snared it with a noose on a stick. It was identified as the first white ibis found in New Zealand. Shortly after, several more white ibises were reported from scattered locations throughout the country, suggesting that a flock had crossed the Tasman Sea. Similar influxes have occurred in 1957-8 and 1977-8. There have been few records since.

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