Southern Bald Ibis
Southern Bald Ibis
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A striking ibis endemic to Southern Africa, characterized by its bare, dull red crown and face, and iridescent black plumage with a bronze-green sheen. It favors montane grasslands.
Where to spot
Montane grasslands, often near rocky outcrops and cliffs for nesting, across South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini.
How to spot
Identify by its bare dull-red head, lack of feathers on the crown, and overall dark, iridescent body. Often seen walking purposefully through short grass.
When to spot
Year-round. Best observed during daylight hours, often in small groups foraging in open grasslands.
Where to spot
Montane grasslands, often near rocky outcrops and cliffs for nesting, across South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini.
How to spot
Identify by its bare dull-red head, lack of feathers on the crown, and overall dark, iridescent body. Often seen walking purposefully through short grass.
When to spot
Year-round. Best observed during daylight hours, often in small groups foraging in open grasslands.
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Unlike many ibis species that prefer wetlands, the Southern Bald Ibis is primarily terrestrial, foraging in short, grazed grasslands and ploughed fields for insects and small vertebrates.
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