Scientific name: Threskiornis molucca
Origin
Native
Status
Protected
Colour
White with black wing tips. Black featherless head; long black legs and curved beak.
Size
650-750 mm in length with a wingspan of 1100-1250 mm.
Life Span
up to 28 years
Nesting habits
Builds nests in palms and other trees using sticks and straws.
No.of eggs
3–4 white eggs
Incubation
20-23 days
Feeding
Terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates and human scraps.
Impacts
A serious pest in parks, gardens, and waste management areas. Flocks in large numbers and feeds, nest, and roost; a nuisance.