Family
Plataleidae
Habits
Breeds toegether with other ibises in small colonies. Gregarious, feed in small flocks of 2-30.
Habitat
Wetlands, Frequents swamps; lake margins and flats; floodplains and fields near water throughout mainland Australia.
Breeding
September to December. Three to four green-blue eggs. Nest a platform of sticks build between upright branches.
Incubation by both sexes, and both feed young by regurgitation.
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Carnivore, Insects and other water animals. Frogs; snails; spiders and aquatic insects.
Details
| Common Name: |
Glossy Ibis |
Scientific Name: |
Plegadis falcinellus |
| Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Ciconiiformes |
| Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Native |
| Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
490-550 mm. |
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