Hadada Ibis

The hadada ibis is common throughout Tanzania, especially in moister areas. The red culmen and white malar stripe are diagnostic. The immature lacks the red bill and glossy wing. The top photo was taken in Malagarasi swamp (11-16), courtesy of Trude Peterson. The nest photo (Speke's Bay, 12-16) is courtesy Linda Bushman. The close-up of an immature (Sakina, 1-17) is courtesy of Paul Oliver. The immatiure in flight was photographed in Silale swamp (6-04). The other adults were photographed in Tarangire and Lake Manyara. Click the photo above to see 19 enlargements that include another nest and various activities.

	Hadada Ibis Bostrychia hagedash
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