What does the Black-headed Ibis eat?

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

Diet overview

Carnivore (primarily aquatic invertebrates, fish, amphibians, and small reptiles)

How it forages

Forages by wading in shallow water, probing the soft mud or substrate with its long, decurved bill to find invertebrates. Also catches small fish, amphibians, and reptiles. Often feeds in small groups, sometimes alongside other wading birds.

When it feeds

Diurnal, most active during the day, particularly in the morning and late afternoon.

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