




Threskiornis spinicollis
The Straw-necked Ibis is a unique bird known for its long, curved beak and beautiful straw-colored neck. These birds love to wade in shallow waters looking for tasty insects and small fish.
生息地: Wetlands
The Straw-necked Ibis has an iridescent black body that shimmers with green and purple. Its head, neck, and chest are white, featuring unique stiff, straw-like yellow feathers on its neck. It also possesses a long, slender, downward-curved dark beak.





カテゴリ
鳥類レア度
Common
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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Although they live near water, they are not strong swimmers and prefer to wade.
Their scientific name, *spinicollis*, literally means 'thorny neck', describing their unique neck feathers.
These clever birds are sometimes called "farmers' friends" because they eat crop-damaging pests.
They often gather in huge groups, sometimes thousands strong, making wetlands look very busy!
Straw-necked Ibises can detect food hidden underground because their long, curved beak acts like a sensitive probe.
Straw-necked Ibises has an amazing ability to find and feast on huge swarms of locusts, helping protect crops.
Straw-necked Ibises often forage in large flocks that helps them find more food and stay safe from predators.
A true Aussie omnivore, they use their long beaks to scoop up insects, crustaceans, and small critters!
Locusta migratoria
Devours large numbers of locusts, controlling outbreaks in grasslands.
Limnodynastes peronii
Occasionally consumes small frogs found in wetland shallows.
Haliaeetus leucogaster
Large raptors like sea eagles may prey on young or weak ibises.
Eucalyptus camaldulensis
They build large nests in tall trees, often river red gums near water.
まだ別名はありません。
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
Always watch birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.
60-75 cm
100-125 cm
1.1-1.7 kg
15-20 年
55 km/h
A true Aussie omnivore, they use their long beaks to scoop up insects, crustaceans, and small critters!
Wetlands
Foraging
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