




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
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.





カテゴリ
鳥類レア度
Common
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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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!
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.
These omnivores enjoy a varied menu of insects, small animals, and sometimes even human food scraps!
Locusta migratoria
Helps control insect populations, especially locusts.
Amietophrynus regularis
Preys on amphibians found in its wetland habitats.
Haliaeetus vocifer
A large raptor that sometimes preys on ibis adults or chicks.
Bos taurus
Forages near cattle, eating insects disturbed by their grazing.
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
Always watch birds from a distance and do not try to touch them.
65-75 cm
112-124 cm
1.3-1.5 kg
15-20 年
40 km/h
These omnivores enjoy a varied menu of insects, small animals, and sometimes even human food scraps!
Wetlands
Foraging
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