Straw-necked Ibis
NameStraw-necked Ibis
Common NameStraw-necked Ibis
Scientific NameThreskiornis spinicollis
FamilyThreskiornithidae
Wingspan (cm)110
Length (cm)68
Weight (g)1300
Plumage DetailsThe Straw-necked Ibis has a bare black head and upper neck, with a white lower neck and breast adorned with stiff, yellowish, straw-like plumes. Its back and wings are dark, exhibiting a glossy, iridescent green-blue and purplish sheen, contrasting with its white belly and undertail coverts.
Vocalization / CallGenerally a quiet bird, but can produce a variety of grunts, croaks, and squawks, particularly during breeding season or when disturbed.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across mainland Australia, also found in parts of New Guinea and some Indonesian islands.
Identifying FeaturesLong, decurved black bill, Bare black head and upper neck, Distinctive straw-like yellow plumes on lower neck, Iridescent dark back and wings, White belly and undertail
Description
The Straw-necked Ibis is a large, striking wading bird known for its distinctive straw-like plumes on the neck. It forages in wetlands and grasslands, often in large flocks, using its long, decurved bill to probe for invertebrates. This species is highly adaptable and can be found in various open habitats across its range.
