Hadada Ibis
Bostrychia hagedash
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<birdfyi-bird slug="bostrychia-hagedash"></birdfyi-bird>The Hadada Ibis (Bostrychia hagedash) is a bird species in the family Threskiornithidae (ibises & spoonbills), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelicans & herons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 67.8 cm and a weight of 1.3 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Threskiornithidae family