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hadada(h|ˈhɑːdədɑː|
Also hadadaw, haddada, hadeda, hadida.
[Onomatopœic from the bird's raucous call.]
A large brown-green ibis, Hagedashia hagedash.
1801J. Barrow Trav. S. Afr. I. iv. 264 The Egyptian black ibis (niger) and another species of tantalus, called by the farmers the haddadas, were procured at this place. 1846tr. Arbousset & Daumas's Narr. Tour Cape G.H. 190 A large ibis of a brown lustre commonly called by onomatopy addada. 1862J. S. Dobie S. Afr. Jrnl. 10 Oct. (1945) 40 Missed a hadadaw. 1907African Monthly Oct. 445 Flocks of ‘ha-di-da’ grub silently and unconcernedly in close proximity to the camp. 1952Mackworth-Praed & Grant Birds E. & N.E. Afr. I. 59 Key to the Adult Storks, Ibises... Back bronzy brown, no crest on nape, ridge of bill only red, bare skin confined to front of eye: Hadada Hagedashia hagedash. 1953Bannerman Birds W. & Equat. Afr. I. 184 West African Hadada. Hagedashia hagedash brevirostris... The best guide to the Hadada's identity lies in its loud note—kah-a-a-a—uttered frequently, both in flight and on the ground. 1953R. Campbell Mamba's Precipice v. 48 To the forest, on the left bank, flocks of hadadah ibis were flying back to roost. 1957McLachlan & Liversidge Roberts's Birds S. Afr. 39 Hadeda... At a distance it appears dull olive-grey, but metallic reflections on back and wing⁓coverts may be seen. 1964C. Willock Enormous Zoo vii. 120 Hadada ibises rise with the horrible complaining cry from which they get their title. |