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African Sacred Ibis

Threskiornis aethiopicus

The African Sacred Ibis is a beautiful bird with long legs and a curved beak. It often walks near water, searching for food like fish and insects. These birds are known for their striking black and white feathers.

Hábitat: Wetlands

Aspecto

The African Sacred Ibis has a striking pure white body with distinct black flight feathers on its wings. Its head and neck are bare and black, topped with a long, downward-curving black bill, making it easily recognizable.

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African Sacred Ibis

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Aves

Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Datos interesantes

African Sacred Ibises can swallow surprisingly large meals, including frogs and small snakes!

Ancient Egyptians believed these birds were sacred, even mummifying them with pharaohs!

Its scientific name, 'Threskiornis aethiopicus', means 'sacred bird of Ethiopia'!

Sometimes they follow tractors to feast on worms and bugs churned up by the farming equipment!

Habilidades especiales

African Sacred Ibis can probe deep into soft mud with its long, curved bill to find hidden insects and small creatures.

African Sacred Ibises nest and roost in large groups, which helps them protect their young and find food efficiently.

This adaptable ibis can thrive in many environments, from wild wetlands to busy urban parks, finding food wherever it goes.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud: 65-75 cm
Envergadura: 112-124 cm
Peso: 1.3-1.5 kg
Esperanza de vida: 15-20 años
Top Speed: 40 km/h
Tamaño de la puesta: 2-4
Incubación: 21-29 días

Dieta y alimentación

These omnivores enjoy a varied menu of insects, small animals, and sometimes even human food scraps!

Alimentos principales

insects
crustaceans
fish
frogs
carrion
eggs

Método de búsqueda

Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eats

Migratory Locust

Locusta migratoria

Helps control insect populations, especially locusts.

eats

Common African Toad

Amietophrynus regularis

Preys on amphibians found in its wetland habitats.

eaten by

African Fish Eagle

Haliaeetus vocifer

A large raptor that sometimes preys on ibis adults or chicks.

symbiotic with

Cattle

Bos taurus

Forages near cattle, eating insects disturbed by their grazing.

Rasgos

Con plumas

Describe a los animales, principalmente aves, que poseen una cubierta de plumas.

Social

Los animales sociales viven en grupos organizados, cooperando para obtener beneficios de supervivencia como la búsqueda de alimento, la defensa y la cría de descendencia.

Insectívoro

Este rasgo identifica a los organismos cuya dieta consiste principalmente en insectos y otros pequeños invertebrados.

Piscívoro

Los organismos piscívoros son animales que subsisten principalmente de una dieta a base de peces.

Humedal

Este rasgo de hábitat identifica especies que se encuentran en humedales, que son áreas de tierra saturadas de agua, ya sea permanente o estacionalmente, e incluyen marismas, pantanos y ciénagas.