hadeda Definition

Hadeda is a bird indigenous to parts of southern Africa, particularly common in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia. It is known for its distinctive call, often described as a harsh, repetitive 'hadeda, hadeda' sound, which can be heard in the early morning and evening. The hadeda is a wader in the family Scolopacidae and is considered a protected species due to its declining population.