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Straw-necked Ibis

Threskiornis spinicollis

Description:

They do not heave feathers on their head. The black feathers on the back and wings have a beautiful multicoloured metallic sheen.

Notes:

The name comes from the straw-like feathers on its neck.

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2 Comments

Noe and Pili
Noe and Pili 12 years ago

Beautiful plumage!

SusanEllison
SusanEllison 12 years ago

gorgeous colors-brillant!

CataAna
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CataAna

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

Spotted on Jun 28, 2011
Submitted on Jul 10, 2011

Spotted for Mission

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