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A photo of a African Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus)
African Sacred Ibis

African Sacred Ibis

Threskiornis aethiopicus

The African sacred ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus) is a species of ibis, a wading bird of the family Threskiornithidae. It is native to much of Africa, as well as small parts of Iraq, Iran and Kuwait. It is especially known for its role in the religion of the Ancient Egyptians, where it was linked to the god Thoth. The species is currently extirpated from Egypt. The bald head and neck, thick curved bill and legs are black. The white wings show a black rear border in flight. The eyes are brown with a dark red orbital ring. Sexes are similar, but juveniles have dirty white plumage, a smaller bill and some feathering on the neck, greenish-brown scapulars and more black on the primary coverts. This bird is usually silent, but occasionally makes puppy-like yelping noises, unlike its vocal relative, the hadada ibis.
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Ben Van der Schyf
Thursday 21 Sep 2023 - 9:35am
South Africa
A photo of a African Sacred Ibis photographed in Casa Pinguino B&B South Africa
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Dieter Zermatten
Thursday 21 Sep 2023 - 8:10am
South Africa
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Brenda van Huyssteen (FB) 2022 sightings
Thursday 21 Sep 2023 - 7:25am
South Africa
A map showing the sighting location
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Dan Keify
Thursday 21 Sep 2023 - 6:58am
South Africa
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