Australian white ibis (Threskiornis molucca). Breeding Plumage.
Taken at Sandy Camp Road Wetlands Reserve, Lytton, Old.
Widespread across much of Australia. It has a predominantly white plumage with a bare, black head, long downcurved bill, and black legs.
Inner secondary plumes are displayed as lacy black "tail" feathers. The upper tail becomes yellow when the bird is breeding. During the breeding season the small patch of skin on the under-surface of the wing changes from dull pink to dark scarlet as do patches of the skin pigmentation on the back of their head.
Australian white ibis (Threskiornis molucca). Breeding Plumage.
Taken at Sandy Camp Road Wetlands Reserve, Lytton, Old.
Widespread across much of Australia. It has a predominantly white plumage with a bare, black head, long downcurved bill, and black legs.
Inner secondary plumes are displayed as lacy black "tail" feathers. The upper tail becomes yellow when the bird is breeding. During the breeding season the small patch of skin on the under-surface of the wing changes from dull pink to dark scarlet as do patches of the skin pigmentation on the back of their head.