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Scarlet Ibis Eudocimus ruber stands on a tree branch Royalty Free Stock Photo

Scarlet Ibis, Eudocimus ruber, exotic bird in the nature habitat, bird sitting on tree branch with evening sun light, during sunse Royalty Free Stock Photo

Scarlet Ibis, Eudocimus ruber, exotic red bird, nature habitat, bird sitting on tree branch with evening sun light, during sunset, Royalty Free Stock Photo

Scarlet ibis on a tree branch Royalty Free Stock Photo

Hadada Ibis on Tree Branch Royalty Free Stock Photo

American White Ibis on a tree branch Royalty Free Stock Photo

Close up view of White Ibis bird on the tree branch in Florida Royalty Free Stock Photo

Silhouette of a White Ibis standing on top of a tree branch Royalty Free Stock Photo

Two vibrant scarlet ibis birds perched on tree branch in Brazil. Brilliant red plumage stands out against rich green forest Royalty Free Stock Photo

Scarlet Ibis bird on tree branch Royalty Free Stock Photo

Ibis sitting on a tree branch Royalty Free Stock Photo

The Australian White Ibis is identified by its almost entirely white body plumage and black head and neck. The head is featherless and its black bill is long and down-curved. During the breeding season the small patch of skin on the under-surface of the wing changes from dull pink to dark scarlet. Adult birds have a tuft of cream plumes on the base of the neck. Females differ from males by being slightly smaller, with shorter bills. Young birds are similar to adults, but have the neck covered with black feathers. In flight, flocks of Australian White Ibis form distinctive V-shaped flight patterns. Another common name for this bird is Sacred Ibis, but this more appropriately refers to a closely related African species.