Black-Headed Ibis

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Recently, the Pallar paddy fields at Tirunavaya in Malappuram , Kerala have turned white with the arrival of a large flock of Black-headed ibis(Threskiornis melanocephalus).

About Black-headed Ibis

• It is a species of wading bird of the ibis family Threskiornithidae.
• It is also known as the Oriental white ibis, Indian white ibis, and black-necked ibis.
• Adaptability: These are called wader birds due to their adaptability to a wide variety of aquatic environments.
• Habitat: Found primarily around wetlands including agricultural fields and occasionally around coastal areas, but also seen foraging in dry fields and human-modified landscapes.
• Distribution: It is found in South- and Southeast Asia from India to the west and as far east as Japan.
• Features of Black-headed Ibis
  • It is a large wader bird, with adults measuring 65–76 cm in length. 
  • It is the only native ibis species in its range that has an overall white plumage with a black neck and head. 
  • Males and females look similar and both have greyish tail feathers. 
  • Tails of adults bear light grey ornamental feathers that turn jet black during the breeding season. 
• Conservation Status: It is classified as ‘Least Concern’ under the IUCN Red List.

Source: TH

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