General Description
Body white with a black head. Bill black, narrow and curved downward at the tip. Body up to 70 cm long.
Biology
Australian White Ibis are often seen feeding in paddocks on beetles and grubs.
Habitat
Freshwater wetlands, swamps and grasslands.
Coastal shores
Distribution guide
Australia.
Species Group
Max Size
70 cm
Diet
Carnivore
Commercial Species
Yes
Global Dispersal
Native to Australia
Conservation Status
- DSE Advisory List : Not listed
- EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
- IUCN Red List : Least Concern
Author
Wayne Longmore is a Senior Collection manager of terrestrial vertebrates at Museum Victoria.
Author
Rory O'Brien is a Collection Manager of terrestrial vertebrates at Museum Victoria.
Cite this page as:
Longmore, N. W. & O'Brien, R., 2011, Australian White Ibis, Threskiornis molucca, in Taxonomic Toolkit for marine life of Port Phillip Bay, Museum Victoria, accessed 10 Dec 2024, http://136.154.202.208:8098/species/7866
