Straw-necked ibises are commonly found throughout Australia , nesting at least occasionally in all mainland states and territories, except in the arid interior.
Not listed
Indigenous: Juluwu, Gurndirndi, Garrarla, Girnalk, Letter Bird, Farmer's Friend, Dryweather Bird
At a glance
FamilyIbises and Spoonbills
SizeLarge
RarityCommon
HabitatTypically feeds in grassland habitats, farm paddocks, and sporting fields.
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from May to August.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Marc Anderson
Range map
Range map
200approx hotspots
404723approx records
6states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Adult has ‘straw-like’ plumes on neck, which are absent in juveniles.
Behavior
Often flies in formation at high altitudes, with flock sizes varying greatly. Typically feeds in grassland habitats, farm paddocks, and sporting fields.
Gallery
Regional timing
Queensland
New South Wales
Tasmania
Western Australia
Victoria
South Australia
Northern Territory
Australian Capital Territory