Wattled Ibis (Bostrychia carunculata): Photos, Range and Facts

Overview

The wattled ibis (Bostrychia carunculata) is a species of bird in the family Threskiornithidae. It is endemic to the Ethiopian Highlands and is found only in Ethiopia and Eritrea.

Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where to see it

Destination guides featuring this bird

Ethiopia Bale Mountains National Park Africa's largest Afro-alpine plateau with Ethiopian endemics and wolves.

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Range and habitat

Highlands of Ethiopia.

Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.

Continents

Africa

Countries

Eritrea
Ethiopia

Sources and further reading

Wikipedia: Wattled ibis
eBird: sightings, maps and photos
xeno-canto: sound recordings
Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
IUCN Red List (threat status)
AviList global checklist (taxonomy)

Last updated September 29, 2026.