Straw-Necked Ibis
Threskiornis spinicollis
Aves › Pelecaniformes › Threskiornithidae › Threskiornis
Conservation status: least_concern
The straw-necked ibis is a bird of the ibis and spoonbill family Threskiornithidae. It can be found throughout Australia, New Guinea, and parts of Indonesia. Adults have distinctive straw-like feathers on their necks.
How To Identify
This medium-sized ibis is characterized by its somewhat stocky build and striking plumage, featuring warm brown feathers across the body contrasted sharply with a paler, straw-colored neck and sometimes rufous undertails.
Habitat
It typically inhabits open grasslands, wetlands, agricultural fields, and shallow water bodies across Australia and nearby regions.
Behaviour
This highly gregarious ibis often forms large flocks that can number in the hundreds, moving nomadically across landscapes in search of food and water.
Native Range
The Straw-Necked Ibis is native to Australia and New Zealand.
Did You Know?
The Straw-necked Ibis earned its name from the distinctive straw-like feathers on its neck that it raises when alarmed or excited, creating a striking defensive display.
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