The nest of a hadeda ibis is basket-shaped and constructed from sticks and twigs and lined with grass. The material for the nest is gathered by the male and then ceremoniously offered to its mate. Nests can be found in tree branches, telephone poles, dam walls or in bushes.

Where do hadedas lay eggs?

The Hadeda is somewhat of an oddball when compared with its cousins in South Africa. It is noisy, conspicuous and does not nest in colonies. Pairs build nests in tall trees, often above streams or dams. The nest platform is an untidy bowl of sticks in which 2 to 4 eggs may be laid.

Where are Hadidas found?

The hadeda ibis occurs throughout Sub-Saharan Africa in open grasslands, savanna and wetlands, as well as urban parks, school fields, green corridors and large gardens.