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  Australian White Ibis
The Australian White Ibis is identified by its almost entirely white body plumage and fl head and neck.
The Australian White Ibis can be observed in all but the driest habitats.
Australian White Ibis nest in large colonies, often with the Straw-necked Ibis, T.
www.amonline.net.au /factsheets/australian_white_Ibis.htm   (371 words)

  
 Ibises - info and games
Sacred Ibis: The Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus) is a species of wading bird of the ibis family, Threskiornithidae, which breeds in sub-Saharan Africa, SE Iraq and formerly in Egypt, where it was venerated and often mummified as a symbol of the god Thoth.
Ibis in Danger: The Sacred Ibis is one of the species to which the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Water birds (AEWA) applies.
The Reunion Sacred Ibis (extinct): The Réunion Sacred Ibis or Réunion Flightless Ibis (Threskiornis solitarius), is an extinct bird species that was native to the island of Réunion.
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 San Diego Zoo's Animal Bytes: Ibis
Ibis are medium size to large wading and terrestrial birds, related to storks and very closely related to spoonbills.
White or fl, brown or gray, or even a bright orange-red, the coloration of ibis feathers is related to their feeding behavior and habitat.
Most ibis are fairly abundant but there are some species that are very rare and are in danger of becoming extinct.
www.sandiegozoo.org /animalbytes/t-ibis.html   (836 words)

  
 Birds in Backyards - Australian White Ibis (Threskiornis molucca) Fact sheet
Some Australian White Ibis populations have learnt to exploit artificial foods in urban environments and are becoming pests.
However, although Australian White Ibises are becoming more common in some areas, their abundance is decreasing in their natural range.
The Australian White Ibis is common and widespread in northern and eastern Australia, and an isolated region of south-western Australia, but is absent from Tasmania
www.birdsinbackyards.net /finder/display.cfm?id=85   (444 words)

  
 Australian white ibis community survey
Their bodies in contrast are mainly white, apart from fl tips to the longest flight feathers, fl lacelike wing feathers and highly visible bare patches under the wings and on the breast that also vary in colour from pale pink to red.
Prior to the 1970s, the Australian white ibis did not breed in the Sydney region but followed the non-permanent waters of inland lakes and rivers, due to the extensive droughts and changes in water regime they have sought refuge in the coastal wetlands.
Australian white ibis community survey 2004 - report
www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au /npws.nsf/Content/white_ibis_survey   (370 words)

  
 Mark David | Australian white ibis
In the 1960s some Australian white ibises were caught in northern Victoria and brought down to southern Victoria, to put into an aviary.
It was the first time the birds had bred so close to Sydney, and the ibis seemed to like the idea.
For these reasons the best way to enjoy wild birds is to look after the environment where they (and we) live and then let them get on with their lives naturally.
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 Australian White Ibis - www.birdphotos.com.au - Australian Birdlife
Australian White Ibis - www.birdphotos.com.au - Australian Birdlife
It lives in swamps, creeks and lakes near grasslands and has become common in city parks.
Notes: Head and neck is fl with a long fl curved beak, body white with fl feathers near tail.
www.birdphotos.com.au /australianwhiteibisweb/index.htm   (92 words)

  
 Birds in Backyards - Birds Behaving Badly - Australian White Ibis
The natural habitats of the Australian White Ibis, Threskiornis molucca, are terrestrial wetlands, grasslands and sheltered estuarine habitats, where they feed on frogs, crayfish, fish, crickets and beetles.
For example, in Fairfield Local Government Area, Sydney, Australian White Ibises may be destroying the roosting habitat for a threatened population of the Grey-headed Flying Fox (Pteropus poliocephalus).
Unfortunately, although Australian White Ibises are becoming more common in some areas, their abundance is decreasing in their natural range.
birdsinbackyards.net /feature/birds-behaving-badly-ibis.cfm   (371 words)

  
 Wildlife of Sydney - Fact File - Australian White Ibis
The Australian White Ibis' most favoured foods are crayfish and mussels, which the bird obtains by digging with its long bill.
Mussels are opened by hammering them on a hard surface to reveal the soft body inside.
The male secures a pairing territory on a branch of a tall tree in order to attract a female.
www.faunanet.gov.au /wos/factfile.cfm?Fact_ID=349   (183 words)

  
 Parks Victoria: Coolart Wetlands & Homestead page
Coolart is a magnificent late Victorian mansion situated on the shores of Westernport.
In the superb grounds are ever-changing wetlands that you can view from the observatory, and a lagoon where thousands of Australian white ibis nest every year.
Winter and spring are the most spectacular seasons when over 1000 Australian white ibis and other waterbirds congregate on the lagoon to breed.
www.parkweb.vic.gov.au /1park_display.cfm?park=50   (642 words)

  
 Managing IBIS Bush Regeneration News 6
The Australian White Ibis established a breeding colony at Lake Gillawarna in 2001.
To effectively manage and monitor the number of ibis this year and in future years, Council, in conjunction with the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), developed and adopted an Ibis Management Plan.
The plan details actions designed to reduce the impact of the ibis colony on the local environment, park users and residents whilst still enabling the ibis to continue breeding.
www.earthrepair.com.au /news6.htm   (268 words)

  
 Waterbirds: Australian White Ibis. Threski   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The Australian White Ibis can be seen in all but the driest habitats.
Normally found around swamps, lagoons, floodplains and grasslands, but it now visits urban parks and gardens.
Australian White Ibis nest in large colonies, often with the Straw-necked Ibis, T. spinicollis.
www.fotocommunity.com /pc/pc/cat/3526/display/3685276   (330 words)

  
 Australian White Ibis
It is a large wading bird with white feathers that look dirty.
It has a fl neck with no feathers and a long beak that curves downwards.
The Australian White Ibis feeds on insects, such as locusts, grasshoppers and beetles.
www.teachers.ash.org.au /jmresources/birds/ibis.htm   (141 words)

  
 TrekNature | Australian White Ibis Photo
Theme(s): Flying images, Australian White Ibis [view contributor(s)]
The Ibis is sharp and clear with catchlight in the eye.
Beautiful and interesting action shot for this superb Ibis in flight !
www.treknature.com /gallery/Oceania/Australia/photo21653.htm   (484 words)

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