Historically, the species occurred across parts of southern Europe, and captive populations have been maintained in Austria (at Grünau, 22 birds, now breeding) and Spain, with a long-term aim to re-establish the species in parts of its former range. Around 30 birds have now been released in the La Janda area, Spain.
This species has undergone a long-term decline and now has an extremely small population, with over 95% of truly wild birds concentrated in one subpopulation in Morocco.
Factsheet: Northern Bald Ibis Geronticus eremita
Northern Bald Ibis Geronticus eremita
Northern Bald Ibis Geronticus eremita
Northern Bald Ibis Geronticus eremita
Northern Bald Ibis Geronticus eremita
Northern Bald Ibis Geronticus eremita
Northern Bald Ibis Geronticus eremita
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