Record number of White-shouldered ibis

[vogelcommando]

Almost one Thousand counted ! :
Record numbers of White-shouldered Ibis in Cambodia | surfbirds

 

[vogelcommando]

Just another article about it :
Wildlife Extra News - Record numbers of White-shouldered Ibis in Cambodia

 

[ThylacineAlive]

Nice! It's great to get good news every once in a while!

~Thylo

 

[IanRRobinson]

Question: is it prudent to establish a captive flock? Ibises usually fare rather well in captivity.

 

[devilfish]

Question: is it prudent to establish a captive flock? Ibises usually fare rather well in captivity.

There is at least one breeding group currently in captivity in Thailand, with a few other specimens scattered throughout the region. Breeding success has been mixed in recent years.

 

[vogelcommando]

6 nests found in the wild :

White-shouldered ibis nests discovered in Preah Vihear - Khmer Times