Very nice stuffed holy ibis. This special bird is very faithful to nature and has a beautiful plumage. it is also mounted on a handmade wooden base. The sacred ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus) is a species of ibis. In ancient Egypt this animal was worshipped as a symbol of the god Thoth. To this custom this species owes its name. Other trivial names include: nile heron, nile bird