A medium-sized ibis endemic to Madagascar and the Aldabra Atoll, closely related to the African Sacred Ibis. It sports mostly white plumage with a bare black head and neck.
Where to spot
Coastal mudflats, estuaries, mangroves, and wetlands, primarily in Madagascar and the Aldabra Atoll.
How to spot
Look for its white body, black head and neck, and long, decurved black bill. Often seen wading in shallow water or probing soft substrates.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active during low tide when foraging on exposed mudflats.
Where to spot
Coastal mudflats, estuaries, mangroves, and wetlands, primarily in Madagascar and the Aldabra Atoll.
How to spot
Look for its white body, black head and neck, and long, decurved black bill. Often seen wading in shallow water or probing soft substrates.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active during low tide when foraging on exposed mudflats.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is considered vulnerable due to habitat loss and disturbance, making every sighting significant for conservation efforts.
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