Appearance:
Largely unmistakable, even at a distance when bald head is not apparent. Note short legs and short, thick neck without bulbous head. In flight note that the legs are not protruding behind tail, and that the wings usually show 3-4 "fingers". Frequent soaring flight, as opposed to Glossy Ibis.
Sound:Mostly silent. Vocal at breeding ground, where a range of guttural calls can be heard, "yarrp, yarrp" etc.
Distribution: Ecology:Birdlife ecology
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Facts:
Length (cm):
70-80
Wingspan (cm):
125-135
Weight (gram):
1080-1230
Size group:
Crow-size
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Several different sounds of the species