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African Sacred Ibis

African Sacred Ibis

Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Status
Least Concern

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Ocean

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
seeds, insects, small invertebrates, nectar, and wild berries

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
diurnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Breeding regions are AF. Breeding subregions are Africa s of the Sahara, Iraq.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of African Sacred Ibis is officially designated as Least Concern. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to ocean, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of seeds, insects, small invertebrates, nectar, and wild berries. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a diurnal activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 8 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of African Sacred Ibis.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeBelgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Habitat RangeOcean
Lifespan8 Yrs
StatusLeast Concern
ScientificThreskiornis aethiopicus
Registry Info
Lifespan8 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyThreskiornithidae