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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