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A muddy meal
'The Hadada ibis lives in wetlands and forages for food in mud and shallow water. With its long, curved beak, it pecks at the ground and snaps it shit quickly when it senses movement. This is how it catches weevils and other small creatures.'
Discover in real lifeHabitat:
open forests, grasslands and wetlands in Africa
Food:
insects, worms, spiders, snails and small reptiles
Lifespan:
16 years
Weight:
1–1.5 kg
Number of eggs:
2 to 3 eggs
Breeding time:
25–28 days
IUCN status:
safe
EEP:
no
About the Hadada Ibis
The Hadada Ibis is an African bird that lives in open woodlands, grasslands and wetlands. It is often seen near people. With its long, curved beak, it probes the ground and mud in search of insects, worms, spiders, snails and small reptiles, thereby not only finding food but also keeping the soil aerated. This ibis lives for around 16 years, weighs between 1 and 15 kilograms and lays 2 to 3 eggs, which hatch after 25 to 28 days. The species has a stable population and is listed as ‘Least Concern’ on the IUCN Red List.
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Habitat and threats
The Hadada ibis inhabits open woodlands, grasslands and wetlands across Africa. This bird is particularly at home in semi-open landscapes where there is sufficient water and soft ground to forage for food, such as insects, worms and small animals.
Unlike many other bird species in Africa, the Hadada ibis is doing well: the species has a stable population and is classified as ‘least concern’. Nevertheless, there are some risks. In some areas, urbanisation and the expansion of agriculture are causing changes to the habitat. Pollution of wetlands can also affect the availability of food.
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Species conservation in Beekse Bergen
Fortunately, the status of Hadada Ibis is least concern. But, unfortunately, many of the species you see in Beekse Bergen are endangered and struggling in their native habitats. Did you know that more than 10,000 animal species in the world are in danger of extinction? Together we can help them with big, or small steps. Want to know how?