The Southern Bald Ibis is a large bird found in open grassland in the mountains of Southern Africa. As a species it has a very limited home range.
This large glossy, blue-black ibis has a unfeathered neck and head and a long decurved red bill. It feeds on insects, small reptiles, rodents and small birds.
Southern Bald Ibis do little vocalizing other than occassional gobbling sounds.
This bird was grazing on the grass patch near the shopping center car park; quite unperturbed by the bustle and humans nearby.
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Hello, Jo, what a cool looking bird. Awesome sighting and photos of your Southern Bald Ibis. Have a happy day!
ReplyDeleteour ibis make a funny sound, high pitched peeping. this one has a lot more color, ours are white with orange beeks.
ReplyDeleteStrange looking critter
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What a beauty. I love those irridescant wings too.
ReplyDeleteTo my eyes, a very strange bird. Looks like quite a character!
ReplyDeleteWhat an odd looking bird. That's quite a beak it has on it.
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time we have ever seen a Southern Bald Ibis. With the gobbling sounds does it sound like a turkey. Really amazing bird to see in the photos. We are going to have to read up on this bird. Thanks for sharing a great post. Have a wonderful day.
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Wow, I have never seen this particlar Ibis, interesting.
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Take care Diane