It has a bicolored black-and-red bill and a white streak across the cheek under the eye. Breeding in Africa: widespread; can be seen in 41 countries. A large, bulky, gray-brown ibis with an iridescent green-purple gloss on the wings. Hadada Ibis bird photo call and … This is a Hadada ibis (sometimes called the Hadeda ibis), and once you have heard one calling out, you will know why it is called that. When at dusk they call in unison as they fly back to their roosts, when at dawn they call seemingly to advertise their presence to their neighbours, and even the frequent callouts during the day to keep in touch with family members or to warn of dangers from predators; I love the sound. When flying they hold their wings at right angles to their bodies. Suburban soundtrack: Call of the Hadeda Ibis I grew up with raucous calling of the Hadeda Ibis. Seeing them flying overhead is an experience. Hadada Ibis (Bostrychia hagedash) bird sounds free on dibird.com. Pairs and small flocks occur in a variety of habitats including open country, wetland margins, and forest edge; they forages on the ground, digging, probing soft soil, and picking up invertebrates with their long bills. They have a distinctive three-syllable call ‘ha da da’ with a loud, penetrating, rasping sound.