African sacred ibis

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bird
gptkbp:age called chicks
gptkbp:behavior forages in groups
gptkbp:breedingSeason April to August
monogamous during breeding season
marshes and swamps
high in suitable habitats
dancing and calling
successful in captivity
colonial_nester
gptkbp:callsFor croaking sounds
gptkbp:colors white body with black markings
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
protected in many regions
gptkbp:cookingMethod diurnal
gptkbp:culturalHeritage depicted in hieroglyphs
symbol of wisdom in ancient cultures
gptkbp:culturalSignificance sacred_in_ancient_Egypt
gptkbp:diet omnivore
gptkbp:distribution sub-Saharan Africa
gptkbp:eggColor blue-green
2-5 eggs per clutch
gptkbp:family Threskiornithidae
gptkbp:fauna Threskiornis aethiopicus
gptkbp:fledgingPeriod 6-7 weeks
gptkbp:foragingBehavior early morning and late afternoon
wading in shallow water
gptkbp:fossilRecord ancient_remains_found_in_Egypt
gptkbp:genus Threskiornis
gptkbp:habitat wetlands
prefers shallow waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label African sacred ibis
gptkbp:interactsWith often seen near agricultural areas
gptkbp:length 65-75 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years in the wild
gptkbp:migration partial migrant
seasonal movements
gptkbp:nativeTo Africa
gptkbp:nesting trees or shrubs
sticks and reeds
snakes and mammals
builds nests in colonies
gptkbp:populationTrend stable in many areas
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:Australian_white_ibis
gptkbp:socialResponsibility gregarious
displays aggressive behavior during breeding.
gptkbp:socialStructure hierarchical groups
gptkbp:subspecies Threskiornis aethiopicus aethiopicus
Threskiornis aethiopicus melanotis
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization loud and harsh calls
gptkbp:weight 1.5-2.5 kg
gptkbp:wildlife popular in zoos
sweeping bill in water
gptkbp:wingspan 110-120 cm
white with black head and neck