Red-Naped Ibis

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A new study of red-naped ibises in Udaipur found diverse bacteria in their faeces, including multidrug-resistant strains. 

About Red-Naped Ibis

• It is a common, resident, non-migratory wading bird.
• It is also known as the Indian black ibis or black ibis.
• Appearance: It has a bare dark head with a patch of crimson red warty skin on the crown and nape.
• Habitat: It is found in a variety of habitats, including lakes, marshes, riverbeds, and irrigated farmlands. It is often found in dry fields, away from water bodies.
• Distribution: It is widespread across the plains of the Indian Subcontinent.
  • It is a common breeding resident in regions such as Haryana, Punjab, and the Gangetic plain, extending into southern India but absent from forested and arid zones.
• Behaviour: It is diurnal, active during the day, and often seen foraging in small groups.
• Diet: It is also an opportunistic omnivore, consuming insects, amphibians, reptiles, small fish, livestock carcasses and occasionally plant material.
• Threats: The species has declined greatly due to hunting and habitat loss. 
• Conservation Status
  • IUCN Red List: Least Concern
  • Wild Life Protection Act 1972: Schedule-II

Source: IM

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