Crested ibis: A bird animal in the family Ibis family, the crested ibis, endemic to East Asia. The crested ibis weighs 1400-1885 grams and has a body length of 68-79 centimeters. Medium-sized with white body feathers with a long willow-shaped crown on the posterior occipital part and bare skin from the forehead to the cheeks , bright red.
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The crested ibis is precious and beautiful, belongs to the national first-class protected birds, belongs to the endangered species, and is known as the "oriental gem" among birds!
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The crested ibis inhabits sparse forests at altitudes of 1200 to 1400 meters, feeding on aquatic animals such as small fish, shrimp, and snails, and insects are also included in its diet. The crested ibis is a resident bird with a recorded lifespan of 37 years.
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The crested ibis was once widely distributed in eastern China, Japan, Russia, North Korea and other places, but due to the deterioration of the living environment and other factors, its population declined sharply, and there were only 7 individuals in Yangxian in 1981.
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At present, the mainland has established a crested ibis rescue and breeding center, a crested ibis mission center, and a crested ibis release greenhouse in Yangxian County, Shaanxi, effectively promoting the population recovery of the crested ibis.
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In recent decades, through the tireless efforts of scientists and captivity, the global number of crested ibises has increased from 7 when they were first discovered to more than 7,000 in 2021.