Waldrapp - Waidhofen an der Thaya
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N 48° 49.415 E 015° 16.740
33U E 520478 N 5407882
Big Waldrapp sculpture at the centre of crossing as a symbol of Waidhofen.
Waymark Code: WMCE34
Location: Niederösterreich, Austria
Date Posted: 08/27/2011
Views: 22
In the Year 2001 started the „Waldrapp Initiative Waidhofen an der Thaya“ and the waldrapp become the official symbol of the town.
In 2003 the greatest European aviary for waldrapps was installed not far from centre and this seriously endangered bird found here new home.
Since May 2005 the Waldrapp sculpture called Roco was placed at the centre of the crossing of B5/B36 roads. The sculpture is 4,5m high.
The Northern Bald Ibis, Hermit Ibis, or Waldrapp (Geronticus eremita) is a migratory bird found in barren, semi-desert or rocky habitats, often close to running water. This 70–80 cm (28–31 in) glossy black ibis, which, unlike other members of the ibis family, is non-wading, has an unfeathered red face and head, and a long, curved red bill. It breeds colonially on coastal or mountain cliff ledges, where it typically lays 2–3 eggs in a stick nest, and feeds on lizards, insects, and other small animals.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Waldrapp "Roko"
Figure Type: Animal
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Günther Prokop
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 2005
Materials used: metal
Location: road crossing
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