Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 1,000 - 25,000 (2010).
Status LC
Habitat destruction and degradation through overgrazing and tree-cutting, soil erosion, conversion to agriculture and extraction of groundwater are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Food
Probably worms and insects, frogs and small mammals.
Wattled Ibis (Bostrychia carunculata) [XC299990]
by Peter Boesman from Gefersa reservoir, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (call, take-off call)
Wattled Ibis (Bostrychia carunculata) [XC269282]
by Peter Boesman from Bishangari, Lake Langano, Ethiopia (call)
Nest
A platform of branches and sticks, on the eastern side of rocky cliffs, or on bushes protruding from cliff-faces, in the tops of trees or on ledges of buildings.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet