Australian White Ibis - Threskiornis molucca

Quite a noble bird in a wetland setting but in Australia it is a pest in urban areas. It is colloquially known as a bin chicken because of its scavenging activities.

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Christine Young

Lion

Great shot! Posted 4 years ago
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  Lion
  
  Thanks Christine Posted 4 years ago

Ruth Spigelman

Lion

Superb white ibis shot! It's amazing to think that once upon a time these were not seen at all in our cities, all inland around the wetlands and swaps, so many of which we've now lost. These birds truly have made a killing from human activity. Posted 4 years ago

Calbost Niel

Lion

So true Posted 4 years ago

Patomarazul

Lion

Very nice pic and sighting! Posted 4 years ago
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  Thank you Posted 4 years ago

The Australian White Ibis

The Australian White Ibis is a wading bird of the ibis family Threskiornithidae. It is widespread across much of Australia. It has a predominantly white plumage with a bare, black head, long downcurved bill and black legs.

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Similar species: Pelicans, Herons, Ibises

Species identified by Calbost Niel