Straw-necked ibis (Threskiornis spinicollis). Adult male. Distribution: Common to Australia, less frequently found in New Guinea and Indonesia. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: TIAU 📷: Photo by InspiredImages via Pixabay 2018 The photo shows a large wading bird characterized by its long neck, iridescent plumage, and distinctive straw-coloured feathers on its neck. It has a slender body with a curved bill and long legs, which are adapted for wading in shallow water. These ibises are found in wetlands, grasslands, and agricultural areas across Australia, New Guinea and parts of Indonesia, feeding on insects, small vertebrates, and plant matter.

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