Photo by Mark Rose
Scientific Name: Threskiornis spinicollis
The straw-necked ibis is extremely nomadic, constantly searching for suitable habitation.
- Size: Length: 24 to 30 inches
- Diet: Aquatic and terrestrial insects, molluscs, frogs and small reptile
- Habitat: Shallow freshwater wetlands, dry or wet grasslands and swamps
- Range in the Wild: Northern Tasmania, Australia and southern New Guinea
Conservation Status
Listed as Least Concern. The straw-necked ibises have a large range and stable population size.
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