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Straw-necked Ibis

Threskiornis spinicollis

Quick Facts

Scientific name: Threskiornis spinicollis
Class: Bird
Weight: 2 to 4 pounds
Life span: 8 to 15 years
Conservation status: Least concern
Number of offspring: 2 to 5 eggs at a time

About

I LIVE IN AUSTRALIA

The straw-necked ibis is native to wet and dry grasslands throughout Australia.


I AM A CARNIVORE

The straw-necked ibis’s diet consists of various invertebrates, both terrestrial and aquatic. They will also pluck frogs, crayfish, and fish from the water to eat.


STRAW-NECKED IBISES ARE SOCIAL

The straw-necked ibis will form large colonies during mating season. Bonded pairs will often share parental duties once eggs have been laid.


SINGING PRODIGY

The straw-necked ibis utters raucous, rolling calls when in flight. At nesting sites, grunts, croaks and some barks can be heard. These sounds can be heard at great distance, however this species is rather silent away from the nest-site.


HELPING THE STRAW-NECKED IBIS IN THE WILD

The straw-necked ibises at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo are enrolled in the Species Survival Plan (SSP). SSP is a program implemented by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) to help ensure a genetically viable population exists.


I AM IMPORTANT TO MY ECOSYSTEM

As a predator, the straw-necked ibis plays an important role in keeping certain animal and insect populations balanced within their ecosystem.


 

Conservation

Learn more about our efforts, our conservation partners around the world, and the simple steps you can take to contribute.

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