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Blackish ibis with white neck and underparts, beautiful iridescence on upper parts visible in good light.
Not listed
Indigenous: Juluwu, Gurndirndi, Garrarla, Girnalk, Letter Bird, Farmer's Friend, Dryweather Bird
At a glance
FamilyIbises and Spoonbills
SizeLarge
RarityCommon
HabitatMarshes, estuaries, river edges, mangroves, mudflats, and shallow water.
Best timeMost reliable in Victoria from September to January.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Marc Anderson
Range map
Range map
9508visible hotspots
408254visible records
6states
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
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.
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