A large, dark ibis native to the Indian subcontinent, distinguished by its black plumage, bare black head, and a prominent patch of red warty skin on the crown of its head.
Where to spot
Open cultivated plains, dry grasslands, stubble fields, and semi-desert areas across the Indian subcontinent.
How to spot
Identify by its overall dark appearance, bare black head, and the distinctive red patch on its nape. Often seen walking slowly while probing for invertebrates.
When to spot
Year-round. Most visible during daylight hours, often seen foraging in agricultural landscapes.
Where to spot
Open cultivated plains, dry grasslands, stubble fields, and semi-desert areas across the Indian subcontinent.
How to spot
Identify by its overall dark appearance, bare black head, and the distinctive red patch on its nape. Often seen walking slowly while probing for invertebrates.
When to spot
Year-round. Most visible during daylight hours, often seen foraging in agricultural landscapes.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This ibis is unique among ibises for its preference for dry, open cultivated fields and stubble, often found far from water sources.
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