ENEndangered
Asian Crested Ibis
Nipponia nippon
Increasing
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Artificial - Terrestrial· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservationAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in THRESKIORNITHIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Asian Crested Ibis classified as Endangered?
Asian Crested Ibis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Asian Crested Ibis live?
Asian Crested Ibis occurs in China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, and Taiwan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Asian Crested Ibis?
The main threats to Asian Crested Ibis are 2.1, 5.1, 5.3, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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