- Threskiornis molucca
Identification
This species has a bald black head and neck and a long black downcurved beak. The body plumage is white with some black feathers near the tail. The legs are dark and red skin is visible on the underside of the wing. The head and neck are feathered in juveniles [1]
Distribution
The Australian White Ibis (Threskiornis molucca) is a wading bird of the ibis family Threskiornithidae, also known as the "Sheep bird". They are widespread in eastern and south western Australia. [1]
Taxonomy
This species was not too long ago thought to be a part of the Sacred Ibis. [1]
Habitat
This ibis occurs in marshy wetlands, often near open grasslands and has become common in city parks and rubbish dumps. [2]
Behaviour
This ibis feeds on various fish, frogs and other water creatures, and also insects and garbage. [2]
