As An Introduced Species
The African Sacred Ibis has been introduced into France, Italy, Spain, Taiwan, and the United States (S. Florida).
The introduced and rapidly growing populations in southern Europe are seen as a potential problem, since these large predators can devastate breeding colonies of species such as terns. They also compete successfully for nest sites with Cattle and Little Egrets. The adaptable Ibises supplement their diet by feeding at rubbish tips, which helps them to survive the winter in these temperate regions.
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