Olive Ibis
NameOlive Ibis
Common NameOlive Ibis
Scientific NameBostrychia olivacea
FamilyThreskiornithidae
Wingspan (cm)87.5
Length (cm)70
Weight (g)1200
Plumage DetailsThe body plumage is dark, glossy olive-green to bronze, often with a purplish-blue sheen, particularly on the wings. The head and neck are duller brown, and it possesses a long, slender, dark, decurved bill.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a loud, raucous, cackling call, often described as 'ha-ha-ha-ha' or 'ka-ka-ka-ka', typically given in flight or when disturbed.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in fragmented populations across tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone east to Kenya, and south to Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Identifying Featuresdark iridescent plumage, long decurved bill, dull brown head and neck, forest habitat
Description
The Olive Ibis is a medium-sized ibis characterized by its dark, iridescent plumage and long, decurved bill. It is typically found foraging solitarily or in small groups within dense tropical forest undergrowth, probing the soil for food.
