探検鳥類

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.

生息地: Wetlands

外見

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.

AnimaliaChordataAvesPelecaniformesThreskiornithidaeThreskiornis
African Sacred Ibis
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African Sacred Ibis

カテゴリ

鳥類

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

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!

特殊能力

能力

Mud Magnet

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

能力

Colony Commander

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

能力

City Slicker

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

サイズと詳細

長さ
65-75 cm
翼開長
112-124 cm
体重
1.3-1.5 kg
寿命
15-20 年
Top Speed
40 km/h
一度の産卵数
2-4
抱卵期間
21-29 日

食性と食事

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

主な食物

  • insects
  • crustaceans
  • fish
  • frogs
  • carrion
  • eggs

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

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.

特徴

別名

Black-headed IbisSacred Ibis

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

Always watch birds from a distance and do not try to touch them.

よくある質問

African Sacred Ibisの長さは何ですか?

65-75 cm

African Sacred Ibisの翼開長は何ですか?

112-124 cm

African Sacred Ibisの体重は何ですか?

1.3-1.5 kg

African Sacred Ibisの寿命は何ですか?

15-20 年

African Sacred Ibisのtop Speedは何ですか?

40 km/h

African Sacred Ibisは何を食べますか?

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

African Sacred Ibisは通常どこに生息していますか?

Wetlands

African Sacred Ibisはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

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