Black-headed Ibis
NameBlack-headed Ibis
Common NameBlack-headed Ibis
Scientific NameThreskiornis melanocephalus
FamilyThreskiornithidae
Wingspan (cm)117.5
Length (cm)70.5
Weight (g)1600
Plumage DetailsAdults have entirely white body plumage, with a bare, dull black head and upper neck. The long, decurved bill is black, as are the legs and feet. During the breeding season, some individuals may develop a yellowish patch on the breast and greyish tertials or scapulars.
Vocalization / CallGenerally a silent bird, but can produce various grunts, croaks, and squawks, particularly when disturbed or at nesting colonies.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and parts of Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesBare black head and neck, White body plumage, Long, decurved black bill, Wading bird
Description
The Black-headed Ibis is a medium-sized wading bird characterized by its striking white plumage contrasted with a bare black head and neck. It possesses a long, decurved black bill, which it uses to probe for food in shallow waters and mud. This species is often found foraging in wetlands, either alone or in small groups.
