Australian White Ibis

Threskiornis molucca

The Australian White Ibis is a large waterbird with a long, curved bill and distinctive black head and neck. Its body is mostly white, and it has long legs for wading in shallow water. These birds are highly adaptable and are commonly found in urban areas, foraging for food in parks, rubbish dumps, and wetlands. They are known for their distinctive probing motion with their bill to find food such as insects, crustaceans, and small vertebrates. Australian White Ibises are social birds, often seen in large flocks. Their populations have increased in some areas due to human activities, but they face threats from habitat loss and pollution.

Habitat: Wetlands, parks, urban areas