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The Hadada ibis is a large, grey-brown bird native to sub-Saharan Africa, named for its distinctive "haa-daa-daa" call. They primarily eat insects, worms, and snails, which they find by probing the ground with their sensitive, curved bills. Hadadas live in pairs or small groups during the day, but gather in large roosts at night, and build solitary, basket-shaped nests in trees or on man-made structures.
Habitat and distribution
Habitat: They live in a variety of habitats, including wooded streams, grasslands, savanna woodlands, and man-made environments like large gardens and sports fields.
Distribution: They are native to sub-Saharan Africa and are common in many countries in that region.
Diet and feeding
Diet: Primarily carnivorous, they eat insects, worms, millipedes, snails, crustaceans, and small reptiles. They are also the only known ibis species to eat fruits and vegetables.
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Feeding method: They use their long, curved, and sensitive beaks to probe the ground and shallow water for hidden prey, relying on touch to find food.
Behavior and breeding
Calls: The name "Hadada" comes from their loud, raucous call, which sounds like "ha-da-da".
Nesting: They build solitary nests out of sticks, often on tree branches or telephone poles.
Parental care: Both male and female parents incubate the eggs and feed the chicks by regurgitating food.
Social structure: They are monogamous and typically breed in pairs. During the day they forage in pairs or small groups, but roost in large communal groups at night.
