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Hadeda Ibis

Bostrychia hagedash

Description:

The Hadeda is a large (about 76 cm long), dark brown ibis with a white "moustache", glossy greenish purple wings, a large black bill with a red stripe on the upper mandible, and blackish legs. It has a distinctively loud and recognisable haa-haa-haa-de-dah call that is often heard when the birds are flying or are startled, hence the name.

Habitat:

The Hadeda Ibis is found throughout open grasslands, savanna and wetlands, as well as urban parks, school fields, green corridors and large gardens. The countries that this bird occurs in are Sudan, Ethiopia, Senegal, Uganda, Tanzania, Gabon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Gambia, Kenya, Somalia and South Africa.

Notes:

The Hadeda Ibis was busy looking for food, when photo was taken.

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Yolande
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Yolande

Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted on Apr 18, 2012
Submitted on Apr 18, 2012

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