What does the Hadada Ibis eat?

The Hadada Ibis's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Omnivore (primarily insectivore and carnivore)

How it forages

Primarily terrestrial foragers, probing soft ground with their long bills for invertebrates such as earthworms, crickets, grasshoppers, beetles, and their larvae. They also consume small reptiles, amphibians, snails, and occasionally carrion or human refuse. They often forage in small groups.

When it feeds

Diurnal, active during daylight hours, particularly in the early morning and late afternoon.

Explore the Hadada Ibis