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Hadada Ibis

Bostrychia hagedash

Least Concern
Wingspan
67.8 cm
Weight
1252.5 g
Family
Threskiornithidae
Order
Pelecaniformes

About

76 cm. Greyish-brown; iridescent purple-green shoulder patch; bare grey-pink facial skin; reddish bill stripe. Very common and widespread across sub-Saharan Africa; increasingly colonises urban parks and gardens. Feeds on earthworms and invertebrates in lawns and open ground. Known for loud, far-carrying calls.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 67.8 cm 26.7 in
Weight 1252.5 g 44.18 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 25-28 days. Fledging: 49 days.

Clutch Size

2-3

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons)
Family Threskiornithidae (Ibises & Spoonbills)
Genus Bostrychia
Species Bostrychia hagedash

Distribution

Hadada Ibis has been recorded in 6 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hadada Ibis endangered?
The Hadada Ibis has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Hadada Ibis nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 25-28 days. Fledging: 49 days.
How big is the Hadada Ibis?
The Hadada Ibis has a wingspan of 67.8 cm, weight of 1252.5 g.
What order and family does the Hadada Ibis belong to?
The Hadada Ibis (Bostrychia hagedash) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae.

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