The white-headed ibis stork is a larger stork-like bird and one of the most endangered birds in the world. Mainly distributed in arid areas of West Asia and North Africa, including Spain, and Morocco.

They live in places near water, such as open grasslands, wetlands, and riverbanks. White-headed ibis storks feed on insects, small vertebrates, and plant seeds.

The White-headed Ibis Stork has the following characteristics:

1. Head and Neck: The head and neck of the White-headed Ibis stork are covered with white feathers, which is where their name comes from. The head has exposed skin that is bright red.

2. Physical appearance: The body length of an adult white-headed ibis stork is about 70 to 90 cm, and its wingspan is about 130 to 150 cm. Their feathers are mostly black and their wings are gray.

3. Food habits: White-headed ibis storks mainly feed on insects, small vertebrates, and plant seeds. They often feed near water bodies such as open grasslands, wetlands, and river banks.

4. Habitat: The white-headed ibis stork is mainly distributed in arid areas of West Asia and North Africa, including Spain, and Morocco. They choose to live in more open habitats such as grasslands, wetlands, and riverbanks.

5. Endangered status: The white-headed ibis stork is one of the most endangered birds in the world, with its population declining rapidly. Habitat loss and degradation, hunting, and human disturbance are the main reasons for its endangered status.

These characteristics make the white-headed ibis stork a species of great concern and conservation.

Protection measures for the white-headed ibis stork mainly include the following aspects:

1. Habitat protection: Protecting and restoring the habitat of the white-headed ibis Stork is a key measure to protect them. This includes protecting wetlands, grasslands, and riverbanks, limiting human development and destructive activities, and ensuring their suitable living environment.

2. Population monitoring and research: Conduct population monitoring and research on the white-headed ibis stork to understand its quantity, distribution, and ecological needs to formulate more effective conservation strategies.

3. Breeding and reintroduction projects: Carry out breeding and reintroduction projects for white-headed ibis storks to increase population size and enhance the population's genetic diversity. This includes artificial incubation, young bird cultivation, selective release, and other measures.

4. Crackdown on illegal hunting and trade: Strengthen the crackdown on illegal hunting, trade, and theft of white-headed ibis storks, strengthen law enforcement, and increase penalties for illegal activities.

5. Educational publicity and public awareness raising: Through education and publicity and public awareness raising activities, we will strengthen the awareness of the protection of the white-headed ibis stork and encourage the general and local communities to actively participate in the protection work.

6. International cooperation: Promote international cooperation and exchanges and work together to protect the white-headed ibis stork. Countries can share experience and technology and cooperate on conservation projects to ensure that conservation work is promoted on a global scale.

7. Establish protected areas and protection networks: Establish special nature reserves and national parks to ensure the continued protection of the white-headed ibis stork's habitat. At the same time, establish communication and protection networks between protected areas to promote migration and genetic exchange between populations.

8. Publicity and education: Strengthen education and publicity to residents, schools, and tourists to increase awareness and attention to the protection of the white-headed ibis stork. Through exhibitions, lectures, media reports, etc., we will convey to the public the importance of the white-headed ibis stork and the threats it faces.

9. Scientific research: Strengthen scientific research on the behavior, breeding ecology, migration paths, and other aspects of the white-headed ibis stork, gain an in-depth understanding of their ecological needs and behavioral characteristics, and provide a scientific basis for conservation work.

10. Advocate sustainable development: Promote the concept of sustainable development and reduce the impact of human activities on the habitat of the white-headed ibis stork. Adopt sustainable agricultural practices, water management measures, and eco-tourism development to ensure the harmonious coexistence of people and white-headed ibis storks.

By comprehensively utilizing the above protection measures, we can make a positive contribution to the protection of the white-headed ibis stork, help its population recover and grow, and protect the ecological balance and biodiversity of endangered species.