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It has a predominantly white plumage with a bare, black head, long downcurved bill, and black legs.
Not listed
Indigenous: Gu-Jiwulunbulun, Galamurn, Gurndirndi, Black-Necked Ibis, Sickle-Bill, White Ibis, Sickle-Bird
At a glance
FamilyIbises and Spoonbills
SizeLarge
RarityCommon
HabitatMarshes, estuaries, river edges, mangroves, mudflats, and shallow water.
Best timeReported across most months in Queensland, with no narrow seasonal peak.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Romuald Mikusek
Range map
Range map
7279visible hotspots
899804visible records
5states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Common white and black ibis.
Behavior
Adult has bare black head, while juvenile has feathered head.
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