Straw-necked ibises are commonly found throughout Australia , nesting at least occasionally in all mainland states and territories, except in the arid interior.
Not listed
Indigenous: Juluwu, Gurndirndi, Garrarla, Girnalk, Letter Bird, Farmer's Friend, Dryweather Bird
At a glance
FamilyIbises and Spoonbills
SizeLarge
RarityCommon
HabitatTypically feeds in grassland habitats, farm paddocks, and sporting fields.
Best timeMost reliable in Victoria from September to January.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Marc Anderson
Range map
Range map
9508visible hotspots
408604visible records
6states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence
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
Adult has ‘straw-like’ plumes on neck, which are absent in juveniles.
Behavior
Often flies in formation at high altitudes, with flock sizes varying greatly. Typically feeds in grassland habitats, farm paddocks, and sporting fields.
Gallery
Regional timing
Western Australia
Victoria
New South Wales
Queensland
Northern Territory
South Australia
Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory