The sacred ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus), with its striking white feathers and black head, was revered in ancient Egypt as a symbol of the god Thoth. While it was once commonly bred in regions of Africa and Iraq, it is now migrating to new locations, raising concerns among experts.
According to a report from the Italian newspaper La Repubblica, this bird has recently been spotted in northern Italy, along the banks of the Pado River, where it is displacing native species.
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