Where to see
Where to see the Madagascar Crested Ibis in South Africa
The Madagascan ibis (Lophotibis cristata), also known as the Madagascar crested ibis, white-winged ibis or crested wood ibis, is a medium-sized (approximately 50 cm long), brown-plumaged ibis.
Lophotibis cristata · Vulnerable
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Madagascar Crested Ibis
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
IUCN Red List
Vulnerable
Species
Lophotibis cristata
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Madagascar Crested Ibis on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
When is the best time to see the Madagascar Crested Ibis?
Sightings of the Madagascar Crested Ibis peak from Oct to Dec, based on 98 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the conservation status of the Madagascar Crested Ibis?
The Madagascar Crested Ibis (Lophotibis cristata) is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Madagascar Crested Ibis?
The Madagascan ibis (Lophotibis cristata), also known as the Madagascar crested ibis, white-winged ibis or crested wood ibis, is a medium-sized (approximately 50 cm long), brown-plumaged ibis. It has bare red orbital skin, yellow bill, red legs, white wings and its head is partially bare with a dense crest of green or gloss blue and white plumes on the nape.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Madagascar Crested Ibis
Every stay on the Madagascar Crested Ibis page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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