Australian White Ibis (Threskiornis molucca)

✨ Key Features

• White body with black bare head and neck

• Long, down-curved bill

• Black wing tips visible in flight

• Long legs for wading

🌏 Habitat

Found across eastern and northern Australia, especially in:

• Wetlands and floodplains

• Rivers and lakes

• Parks and urban areas

Often seen:

• Wading in shallow water or foraging on the ground

⚡ What Makes It Special

Highly adaptable, now commonly seen in urban areas where it scavenges as well as feeds naturally.

🧠 Summary

A large white waterbird with a curved bill, often seen wading in wetlands or foraging in urban areas.