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Australian White Ibis
Size: 65-75cm
Habitat: Common over the eastern half and south west of the Australian mainland. It lives in swamps, creeks and lakes near grasslands and has become common in city parks. Feeds on various aquatic creatures, insects and now unfortunately garbage.
Notes: Head and neck is black with a long black curved beak, body white with black feathers near tail. Breeds Summer-Autumn.
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Australian White Ibis
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