The Australian White Ibis

Taken in late afternoon at Lake Weeroona, Bendigo, Victoria.

 

Best view enlarged.

 

The Australian White Ibis is native to Australia and is one of three ibis species in Australia alongside the Straw-necked Ibis and the Glossy Ibis.

 

The Australian White Ibis is characterised by having predominantly white plumage with a featherless black head, neck, and legs.

 

Its bill is also black, long and downcurved.

 

Females are slightly smaller and have a shorter bill than males.

 

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Peaceful Sunday

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