Cosa mangia African Sacred Ibis?

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Panoramica della dieta

Omnivore, primarily carnivorous, feeding on insects, crustaceans, frogs, fish, small reptiles, and carrion.

Come cerca cibo

Forages by probing in soft mud or shallow water with its long bill, often sweeping it from side to side. Also gleans prey from the surface and forages in dry terrestrial habitats. Highly opportunistic, feeding on a wide variety of invertebrates (insects, worms, crustaceans, mollusks), amphibians (frogs, tadpoles), fish, small reptiles, eggs, nestlings, and carrion. Known to scavenge at refuse dumps.

Quando si nutre

Diurnal, primarily active during daylight hours for foraging and other activities.

Esplora African Sacred Ibis