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African sacred ibis

Threskiornis aethiopicus

Habitat:

Occurs across much of sub-Saharan Africa; in southern Africa, it is common in northern and eastern Botswana, the Caprivi Strip (Namibia), Zimbabwe, Mozambique and much of South Africa. It generally prefers the margins of inland freshwater wetlands, coastal lagoons, the intertidal zone, offshore islands, grassland, open habitats and man-made habitats, such as cultivated land, dams, sewage works, lawns, farmyards, refuse tips and abattoirs.

Notes:

First image was taken at the Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary and the other three at Roodeplaat Dam.

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Mari du Preez
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Mari du Preez

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Spotted on Feb 17, 2013
Submitted on Feb 23, 2013

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