Found commonly throughout Ethiopia at elevations of 5,000 feet and up, the endemic wattled ibis (Bostrychia carunculata) can be seen along highland rivers, rocky cliffs, forests, open country, and even atop houses. It feeds on insects and other invertebrates by using its long, downward-curved beak. A noisy, social bird, the wattled ibis is often spotted in flocks of 50 to 100, and can occasionally be seen around the National Palace in Addis Ababa. It can be identified from its cousin the hadada ibis by its red throat wattles and white patches on the upper wing. It is found only in Ethiopia and Eritrea. Because of its loud, raucous "haa-haa-haa-haa" call, the Wattled Ibis is easily recognised even from some distance away.
