The Indian White Ibis, in the list!!! 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 which breeds in the South and Southeast Asia from India to the west and as far east as Japan. Scientific name: Threskiornis melanocephalus Family: Threskiornithidae Phylum: Chordata Kingdom: Animalia Order: Pelecaniformes More Information: It is the only native ibis species in its range that has an overall white plumage with a black neck and head. The down-curved beak and legs are also black. Though often referred to as a wetland species, the black-headed ibis forages in a range of natural and man-made habitats. This species of ibis nests only during the rainy season. A large wader with a white body and bare black head and neck. Males and females look similar and both have grayish tail feathers. It probes into mud and shallow water with its long, down curved black bill, sometimes submerging its entire head. Found primarily around wetlands including agricultural fields and occasionally around coastal areas, but also seen foraging in dry fields and human-modified landscapes. #ibis #indiaibis #indianwhiteibis #threskiornismelanocephalus #blackheadedibis #blackneckedibis #orientalwhiteibis #wadingbirds #curvedbeaks #wetlandspecies #blackbill #bird #birds #indianbirds #birdsofindia #birdsofpunjab #birdwatching #birdphotography #birdphotos #bbcearth #bbcwildlife #bbcwildlifepotd #nature #naturephotography #wildlifeofindia #wildbirds (at Punjab, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeIPfz8qtqE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
