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Wattled Ibis

Wattled Ibis

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A distinctive ibis endemic to the Ethiopian Highlands, characterized by its dark plumage, a small fleshy wattle on its bare face, and a prominent crest.
Where to spot
High-altitude grasslands, moorlands, and marshy areas in the Ethiopian Highlands.
How to spot
Look for its dark, glossy plumage, prominent crest, and the distinctive small fleshy wattles on its bare face. Often seen walking through short grass.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active during the day, often seen foraging in open fields.
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File:James Bruce - Bostrychia carunculata (Wattled Ibis) - B1977.14.9135 - Yale Center for British Art.jpg
File:Bostrychia carunculata.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Bostrychia carunculata 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Bostrychia carunculata 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:James Bruce - Bostrychia carunculata (Wattled Ibis) - B1977.14.9135 - Yale Center for British Art.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The Wattled Ibis is one of the few ibis species that are primarily terrestrial, preferring to forage in high-altitude grasslands and moorlands rather than wetlands.
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