General Description
Body uniform dark purple-brown to red-brown, wings have a green sheen. Bill long and curves downward. Young birds have narrow white streaks on their head and neck. Body up to 54 cm long.
Biology
These birds migrate from the north to Victoria for the summer. They arrive in September and depart in April. They are the smallest ibis species in Australia.
Habitat
Freshwater wetlands and swamps.
Coastal shores
Distribution guide
Australia, excluding Tasmania.
Species Group
Max Size
54 cm
Diet
Carnivore
Commercial Species
Yes
Global Dispersal
Native to Australia
Conservation Status
- DSE Advisory List : Near Threatened
- 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, Glossy Ibis, Plegadis falcinellus, in Taxonomic Toolkit for marine life of Port Phillip Bay, Museum Victoria, accessed 09 Oct 2024, http://136.154.202.208:8098/species/7874
