Black-headed Ibis
Black-headed Ibis
Black-headed ibis also known as Oriental white ibis. breeds
in the South and Southeast Asia from India, Sri Lanka and japan. This species able to use a large variety of natural
and man-made habitats. The white plumage is starkly contrasted against a
conspicuous naked black neck and head, and black down-curved beak.
Breading
Tails of adults bear light
grey ornamental feathers that turn jet black during the breeding season, under
the wing turn blood-red. The species usually breeds once per year in the wet
season. In India June to October breading season of Ibis.
Nesting and Feeding
They build nest in trees nearby
revers or lakes. It
builds a stick nest in a tree and lays 2–4 eggs. Ibis occurs in marshy wetlands and mud flats,
Feeds fish, frogs and other water creatures.
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