Black-Headed Ibis

Black-Headed Ibis Latest News

A flock of rare White Ibis, commonly known as Black-headed Ibis, was recently sighted in the salt pan regions of Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu.

About Black-headed Ibis

• The black-headed ibis, also known as the Oriental white ibis, Indian white ibis, and black-necked ibis, is a species of wading bird of the ibis family Threskiornithidae.
• Scientific Name: Threskiornis melanocephalus
• These are called wader birds due to their adaptability to a wide variety of aquatic environments.

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Black-headed Ibis Habitat and Distribution

• It is found in South- and Southeast Asia from India to the west and as far east as Japan.
• Found primarily around wetlands including agricultural fields and occasionally around coastal areas, but also seen foraging in dry fields and human-modified landscapes.

Black-headed Ibis Features

• 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. 

Black-Headed Ibis Conservation Status

It is classified as ‘Least Concern’ under the IUCN Red List. 

Source: ANI