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OverviewAI-generated
The Hadada Ibis, scientifically named *Bostrychia hagedash*, is a species of bird within the family Threskiornithidae. It belongs to the order Ciconiiformes, class Aves, and phylum Chordata. The taxon is classified under the genus *Bostrychia* and has an accepted status with the authority (Latham, 1790). Common names for this organism include Hagedasch, Ibis hadada, and ibis hadadà.
This species is found in Africa and inhabits freshwater environments. The IUCN Red List assesses its conservation status as Least Concern, a designation recorded in 2025. The bird has a mass of 62 and a litter size of 2.4.
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Species
Least Concernhadada
Species
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAves
- OrderCiconiiformes
- FamilyThreskiornithidae
Maximum longevity: 16 years (captivity) Observations: One specimen lived for 16 years in captivity (Brouwer et al. 1994).
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Encyclopedic overview
The hadada ibis (Bostrychia hagedash) or hadeda (/ˈhɑːdiːdɑː/) is an ibis native to Sub-Saharan Africa. It is named for its loud three to four note calls uttered in flight especially in the mornings and evenings when they fly out or return to their roost trees. Although not as dependent on water as some ibises, they are found near wetlands and often live in close proximity to humans, foraging in cultivated land and gardens. A medium-sized ibis with stout legs and a typical down-curved bill, the wing coverts are iridescent with a green or purple sheen. They are non-migratory but are known to make nomadic movements in response to rain particularly during droughts. Their ranges in southern Africa have increased with an increase in tree cover and irrigation in human-altered habitats.
Taxonomy, systematics and etymology
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Hadada Ibis” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.