Hadada ibis
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Friday, May 29, 2020
Hadeda ibis
The Hadeda
The hadeda ibis (Bostrychia hagedash), also called hadada, is an ibis native to Sub-Saharan Africa.
It is named for its loud three to four note calls uttered in flight
especially in the mornings and evenings when they fly out or return to
their roost trees. Although not as dependent on water as some ibises,
they are found near wetlands and often live in close proximity to
humans, foraging in cultivated land and gardens. A medium-sized ibis
with stout legs and a typical down-curved bill, the wing coverts are
iridescent with a green or purple sheen. They are non-migratory but are
known to make nomadic movements in response to rain particularly during
droughts. Their ranges in southern Africa have increased with an
increase in tree cover and irrigation in human-altered habitats.
Monday, May 25, 2020
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