Wildlifeof Thailand
African Sacred Ibis
Threskiornithidae
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Threskiornis aethiopicus
Basic stats
Diet
Invertebrates, fish, frogs, eggs and carrion
Habitat
Wetlands, grassland and urban areas
Range
Sub-Saharan Africa; introduced elsewhere
The African sacred ibis is a white ibis with a bare black head and neck, black downcurved bill and black rear plumes. Native to sub-Saharan Africa and introduced in several regions, it uses wetlands, grassland and urban areas. Flocks probe and pick for invertebrates, fish, frogs, eggs and carrion and often exploit refuse; colonies nest in trees or on islands (Wikipedia, general species account). It is Nationally Least Concern (Thailand Red Data 2025).
Quick answers
- What does the African Sacred Ibis eat?
- Invertebrates, fish, frogs, eggs and carrion
- What habitat does the African Sacred Ibis live in?
- Wetlands, grassland and urban areas
- Where is the African Sacred Ibis found?
- Sub-Saharan Africa; introduced elsewhere