Pictures of Birds

Hadeda Ibis (Bostrychia hagedash)

The Hadeda Ibis is a large bird with short legs. It has a metallic purple-green colour on its wings. (Seen in the top picture).

The call of this Ibis is a very loud and harsh "ha-ha-hadeda ".

The Hadeda Ibis feeds on insects, worms and molluscs. It walks slowly probing with its long bill to find food. It feeds in areas of short grass, specially in areas of old cattle kraals where worms and insects will be found.

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