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Australian White Ibis

Threskiornis molucca

Photo by lori.tas
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Field Notes

Description:

A wading bird of the ibis family Threskiornithidae, also known as the "Sheep bird". It is widespread across much of Australia. It has a predominantly white plumage with a bare, black head, long downcurved bill and black legs.

Habitat:

A wildlife park in Tasmania, where white ibis are not otherwise normally found.

Notes:

Such ugly heads and beautiful feathers.

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Comments (6)

Fantastic! Balck and White perfectly together
Thanks Carolina, they were a hard bird to make beautiful (a face that only a mother could love).
That is a very nice picture. Much better than I had hoped. Thanks!!
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PublishedJuly 3, 2011

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