African Sacred Ibis

Threskiornis aethiopicus

The Sacred Ibis is a large wading bird with a distinctive long, downward-curved bill and black head and neck. Its body is white, and it has black wingtips and tail. This species is known for its association with ancient Egyptian culture, often depicted in art and mythology. Sacred Ibises are highly adaptable and can be found in a variety of wetland habitats, including marshes, lakes, and rivers. They are opportunistic feeders, consuming a diverse diet that includes insects, small vertebrates, and plant matter. The Sacred Ibis is considered a species of Least Concern by the IUCN, with stable populations in many parts of its range.

Habitat: Wetlands, marshes, lakes, rivers

African Sacred Ibis
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Tours where you can spot this bird

Birds of Northern Tanzania Safari with Oluokos Signature
Birds of Northern Tanzania Safari with Oluokos Signature
Tanzania / Arusha Custom tour 7 days | 0h

A northern Tanzania birding draft for endemic and regional species across Arusha, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Serengeti-style ha...

From 4600.00 USD
Bird Watching at Impala Park and Dunga Boardwalk
Bird Watching at Impala Park and Dunga Boardwalk
Kenya / Kisumu 1 day | 0h

A Kisumu day trip combining Impala Park Sanctuary, Lake Victoria waterfront, Dunga Community Boardwalk and papyrus birding....

From 436.00 USD
Kisumu and Lake Victoria Birding Day Trip
Kisumu and Lake Victoria Birding Day Trip
Kenya / Kisumu 1 day | 0h

A Lake Victoria birding day trip from Kisumu focused on papyrus, swamp, lakeshore, farmland and Impala Park birds....

From 436.00 USD
Kenya Bird Watching Safari with Oluokos Signature
Kenya Bird Watching Safari with Oluokos Signature
Kenya / Nairobi Custom tour 14 days | 0h

A 14-day Kenya birdwatching safari linking Nairobi, Rift Valley lakes, Kakamega Forest, Western Kenya, Lake Victoria and the Maasai Mara....

From 14229.00 USD
2-Day West Coast Birding Tour
2-Day West Coast Birding Tour
South Africa / Cape Town Private tour 2 days | 0h

A 2-day West Coast birding itinerary focused on coastal, wetland, fynbos and open-country birding north of Cape Town....

From 0.00 ZAR
10-Day Western Cape Birding Tour
10-Day Western Cape Birding Tour
South Africa / Cape Town Private tour 10 days | 0h

A private or small-group Western Cape birding itinerary from Cape Town through the Cape Peninsula, West Coast, Tankwa Karoo, Agulhas Plain, ...

From 0.00 ZAR