Sacred Ibis

Bird

Sacred Ibis Sightings in Addo Elephant National Park

Threskiornis aethiopicus

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When to see Sacred Ibis in Addo Elephant National Park

Sacred Ibis are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).

This is Sacred Ibis's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Addo Elephant National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.

Where to look for Sacred Ibis in Addo Elephant National Park: best roads

Drive

Nzipondo Loop runs through open grassland: good country for Sacred Ibis.

  1. Nzipondo Loop6.2 km · open grassland

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About the Sacred Ibis

The sacred ibis is a large African wading bird with predominantly white plumage, black head and neck, black wing tips and a long, curved black bill. It is commonly associated with wetlands, rivers, lakes, grasslands and areas of shallow water, but it is also highly adaptable and frequently occurs around human-modified habitats. It feeds on a wide range of prey including insects, worms, crustaceans, frogs, small fish and other small animals, as well as plant material. It is highly social and often gathers in large feeding and roosting groups.

How to identify the Sacred Ibis

Large white ibis with a bare black head and neck, long down-curved black bill and long black legs. In flight, the black tips of the wings contrast with the mostly white body.

Other species to look for in Addo Elephant National Park

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