About the Australian Ibis
The Australian white ibis is a wading bird of the family Threskiornithidae. It is widespread across much of Australia. It has a predominantly white plumage with a bare, black head, long downcurved bill, and black legs. While it is closely related to the African sacred ibis, the Australian white ibis is a native Australian bird. Contrary to urban myth, it is not a feral species introduced to Australia by people, and it does not come from Egypt.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ibises and Spoonbills (Threskiornithidae) |
| Species | Threskiornis molucca |
| Species Codes | ausibi1, AWIB, WHIB, AUIB |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Australian Ibis belong to?
The Australian Ibis (Threskiornis molucca) belongs to the Ibises and Spoonbills family (Threskiornithidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Australian Ibis?
The Australian white ibis is a wading bird of the family Threskiornithidae. It is widespread across much of Australia. It has a predominantly white plumage with a bare, black head, long downcurved bill, and black legs. While it is closely related to the African sacred ibis, the Australian white ibis...
Where can I report a Australian Ibis sighting?
You can log sightings of Australian Ibis on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ausibi1, or on iNaturalist.
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