Scientific name: bubulcus ibis English name: cattle egret
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The African sacred ibis is a large bird native to sub-Saharan Africa, particularly abundant in wetlands, marshes, and along riverbanks. It is easily recognizable by its distinctive black-and-white plumage, long, curved bill, and bare black head and neck. The sacred ibis is commonly found in a variety of wetland habitats, including marshes, riverbanks, lakeshores, and floodplains. It is also known…