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Straw-necked ibis

Ngalkaning use their long bill as a probe to find grasshoppers, beetles and other invertebrates in the soil

Water Birds Frog Ponds Wetland

Common Names: Straw-necked ibis

Noongar Names: Ngalkaning

Scientific Name: Threskiornis spinicollis


Conservation Status: Common

Threats: Not applicable

Will they visit?: They are a common sight around Perth

Natural Distribution: Widespread and common throughout the South West and Perth region

Habitat at a Glance

See Habitat Guide for more detail

Shelter: Nests built in wetland vegetation

Diet: Insects, small animals, fruits, seeds, food waste

Water: Frog ponds

ReWild Benefit: Pest control

ReWild Benefits

Straw-necked ibises are great at controlling pests within the ecosystem. If you want to know more about Straw-necked ibises visit BirdLife Australia. Have you seen Straw-necked ibises around your home or the neighborhood? You can record your sighting on Birdata and help scientists monitor their population.

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