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Hadeda Ibis
Hadeda · Bostrychia hagedash
The Hadeda is famous for its loud 'haa-haa-haa-de-dah' call that echoes across the bush, especially at dawn. This grey-brown ibis has a long curved bill and a shimmering green-and-purple patch on its wing that gleams in the sun. It uses its bill to probe lawns and soft soil for earthworms, insects and grubs.
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Listen for its loud honking call and look for the down-curved bill and glossy patch on the wing.
Listen for its call
Unmistakable loud, laughing 'haa-haa-haa-de-dah' shriek, especially at dawn and in flight.
Where to see it in Kruger
Common almost everywhere with water and damp ground, along rivers, dams and rest-camp lawns.
Did you know
Its loud, startled 'haa-haa-haa-de-dah!' is one of the most familiar sounds of an African morning!
Often confused with
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