Malagasy sacred ibis (Threskiornis bernieri) is an Ibis endemic to to the west coast of Madagascar, and Aldabra on the Seychelles. It is known for its habit of probing mud with its beak, gregarious bird and forms large colonies sometimes with other birds. It forages mainly on mud in tidal areas, thrusting its bill into the mud up to the eyes.
Picture: Fanis Theofanopoulos/ ebird.com
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Malagasy sacred ibis (Threskiornis bernieri) is an Ibis endemic to to the west coast of Madagascar, and Aldabra on the Seychelles.