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The African sacred ibis - Threskiornis aethiopicus Like the other ibises this species has also a long down curved beak. He has a predominantly white plumage, black legs and a black bare neck and head. Also the tips of the feathers are black.<br /> <br /> The sacred ibis was worshipped in ancient Egypt. African Sacred Ibis,Animalia,Aves,Birds,Chordata,Ethiopia,Geotagged,Pelecaniformes,Threskiornis,Threskiornis aethiopicus,Threskiornithidae,Threskiornithinae,Ziway Lake Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

The African sacred ibis - Threskiornis aethiopicus

Like the other ibises this species has also a long down curved beak. He has a predominantly white plumage, black legs and a black bare neck and head. Also the tips of the feathers are black.

The sacred ibis was worshipped in ancient Egypt.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Didn't know that about its name, great shot! Posted 9 years ago
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      Wendy
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      Thanks! Posted 9 years ago

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The African sacred ibis

The African sacred ibis is a species of ibis. Its sister species is the Australian white ibis.

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Similar species: Pelicans, Herons, Ibises
Species identified by Wendy
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Uploaded Aug 31, 2014. Captured in 6, Ziway, Ethiopia.
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