Australian Ibis
NameAustralian Ibis
Common NameAustralian White Ibis
Scientific NameThreskiornis molucca
FamilyThreskiornithidae
Wingspan (cm)105
Length (cm)70
Weight (g)2000
Plumage DetailsPredominantly white body plumage with some black ornamental plumes on the back and tail, especially during breeding season. The head and upper neck are bare and black, as are the legs and the long, strongly decurved bill.
Vocalization / CallGenerally silent, but can emit a variety of grunts, croaks, and squawks, particularly when disturbed or in flight.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Australia, New Guinea, and parts of eastern Indonesia. It is widespread across mainland Australia, particularly in the east and north.
Identifying Featureslong decurved black bill, bare black head and neck, predominantly white body plumage, black legs, wading bird
Description
This medium-sized wading bird is characterized by its predominantly white body plumage, contrasting with a bare black head and neck and a long, decurved black bill. It typically forages in wetlands and grasslands, often seen probing the ground for invertebrates or scavenging in urban areas.
