Straw-necked ibis
Image copyright by Mark A. Chappell



The straw-necked ibis is common in wetlands and grassy fields across Australia. Up close, they show a striking irridescence in the dark dorsal plumage as seen here. This bird was looking for food in a small creek in a golf course in north Queensland, Australia.

  • Nikon F3, Nikon 400 mm f5.6 EDIF, Kodachrome 64 (1989)