About the African Sacred Ibis
The African sacred ibis is a species of ibis, a wading bird of the family Threskiornithidae. It is native to much of Africa, as well as small parts of Iraq, Iran and Kuwait. It is especially known for its role in Ancient Egyptian religion, where it was linked to the god Thoth. The species is currently extirpated from Egypt.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ibises and Spoonbills (Threskiornithidae) |
| Species | Threskiornis aethiopicus |
| Species Codes | sacibi2, SAIB, ASIB |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Sacred Ibis belong to?
The African Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus) belongs to the Ibises and Spoonbills family (Threskiornithidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the African Sacred Ibis?
The African sacred ibis is a species of ibis, a wading bird of the family Threskiornithidae. It is native to much of Africa, as well as small parts of Iraq, Iran and Kuwait. It is especially known for its role in Ancient Egyptian religion, where it was linked to the god Thoth. The species is current...
Where can I report a African Sacred Ibis sighting?
You can log sightings of African Sacred Ibis on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sacibi2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Ibises and Spoonbills 36 species
More Birds in Order Pelecaniformes
Quick Stats
Spotted a African Sacred Ibis?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!