Likely an African Sacred Ibis (Sacred Ibis); identification from this feather alone is uncertain.

A striking long white feather ending in black, likely from a large ibis. The African Sacred Ibis is a large wading bird with a bald black head and neck, downcurved bill, and broad black flight-feather tips.

Predominantly white with a sharply contrasting black distal section. This pattern is consistent with the black-tipped flight feathers of an African Sacred Ibis, though other white-and-black birds can be similar.

Pennaceous vanes with mostly aligned, interlocking barbs; some edges look separated or worn. No aftershaft is clearly visible.

Pale, slender rachis; white barbs form most of the vane, changing abruptly to dark barbs toward the tip.

Matte to lightly glossy, with a firm vane; several barbs appear separated rather than fully zipped together.

Likely from a wing, based on its length, firm shaft, and asymmetric shape.

Long white vane, pronounced black tip, and pale shaft. Feather pattern supports an ibis identification but is not species-diagnostic by itself.

African Sacred Ibises frequent wetlands, marshes, shorelines, grasslands, rubbish sites, and other open foraging areas; they often nest colonially in trees or reedbeds.

Native to much of sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar, with populations also established outside the native range; generally resident or locally nomadic.

A generalist wetland forager and predator of invertebrates and small animals; it also serves as prey for larger predators. Local populations can be affected by wetland loss and disturbance.

White stork and other large white waders can have dark flight feathers, but feather patterns overlap. Confirming the species usually requires a full wing pattern, location, and reliable scale.

Sacred Ibises forage by probing mud and shallow water for invertebrates and small vertebrates, and often gather in noisy breeding colonies.

The species was sacred in ancient Egypt and frequently depicted in art; ibis mummies were offered at temples. Avoid collecting or trading wild bird feathers where regulations prohibit it.

Photograph both sides beside a ruler and compare with regional feather guides; note nearby habitat and bird sightings. Do not rely on a single feather for a definitive species ID.

Appears intact overall, with some loose or frayed barbs; no obvious severe breakage or staining is visible. Condition: Good.