Family

Plataleidae

Habits

Diurnal, Often fly long distances in a charecteristic V-formation from roosting areas to feeding grounds

Habitat

Grassland Wetlands, Swamps; streams and lakes which ajoin grasslands; inland waters and fringing forests; floodplains.

Breeding

September October November December, 2 to 5; dull white, nests in reeds. Both sexes incubate the eggs. Young fly after 20-35 days

Parks

Kakadu National Park

Diet

Carnivore, Insects; grubs and swamp animals; Small fish; frogs; prawns; crabs; snails; worms; insects and occasionally small snakes also scavenges.

Details

Common Name: Australian White Ibis, Sacred Ibis Scientific Name: Threskiornis molucca
Sub Order: Unavailable Order: Ciconiiformes
Class: Aves Category: Native
Status: Least Concern Size: Unavailable

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