Bird guideStraw-necked Ibis

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 Queensland from May to August.

Sounds

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Range map

Range map

200approx hotspots
404437approx 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.

Regional timing

Queensland
Peak: May to August118,321 records
Northern Territory
Peak: June to September26,645 records
New South Wales
Peak: March to October74,313 records
Victoria
Peak: September to January124,307 records
Western Australia
Peak: May to January37,434 records
South Australia
Peak: October to January12,386 records
Tasmania
Peak: May84 records
Australian Capital Territory
Peak: January to July10,655 records
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