‘Straw-necked Ibis (C)Tim Van Leeuwen 2018 birdlifephotography.org.au’
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
Habitat Guide - Shelter
Natural Shelter
Straw-necked ibises build straggly nests in the trees surrounding wetlands. They visit a gardens in search of suitable nesting material to take back to their nest in a nearby wetland. These may include large sticks, leaves, shredded bark, and clumps of grass.
Novel Shelter
Not applicable.
Habitat Guide - Food and Water
Providing natural sources of food
Straw-necked ibises eat insects, fruits, seeds, and other small animals. They mainly forage in in flooded parks and large lawn areas.
It’s not recommended to offer backyard wildlife food. Your garden will provide plenty of natural food soon enough.
Providing sources of water
Straw-necked ibises are known to visit large water bodies in search of food including frogs and insects. They are known to drink and bathe in ponds as well.
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.
