Pretty sure it's a Straw-necked Ibis Stu. Really, really nicely controlled highlights in that shot! Neil
Good shot, better looking bird than I posted at the Merrit Shoot site. Better legs, the head, well take a look and you tell me. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: https://www.nikoncafe.com//forums/viewtopic.php?t=1151
WOW, Stu. That is a very unusual bird. I think it is a Blue Man Group Bird........hehehehehehe :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Frank, Stu is in New Zealand...so its not a White Ibis...although its definitely <i>some</i> kind of Ibis! Unfortunately I don't have a bird book for down under...but I'll look on the web....stay tuned...
ok, Frank you are sort of almost right! Its an Australian White Ibis...not exactly the same as ours. http://www.amonline.net.au/factsheets/australian_white_Ibis.htm btw Stu, I nearly forgot to say that is a great shot, you captured the black and white plumage perfectly!
Actually, I may have to correct myself. I think its a Straw-necked Ibis. The Australian White Ibis wouldn't have so much black, even as an immature. Also the Straw-breasted has red legs. http://www.birdphotos.com.au/strwaneckedibisweb/
Neil (It helps that I'm Australian and have seen plenty of Straw-necked Ibises and Australian White Ibises - which it still may be) EDIT: I'm only gloating because this is such an incredibly rare event where I might have been right.
OK, OK, Neil, so you aced the vet and the noob. Don't gloat too much.... :lol: :lol: Forgetting where this pic was taken, I just blithly got out my Sibley 'Guide to Birds' forgetting that it probably only covers N America.... Good job Neil (I personally think that it was a lucky guess....;-)). Regards, Frank
Thanks Thanks for all the replies and finally getting an id which was great. The shot was taken at Auckland Zoo but the bird wasnt tagged as far as I could see and I couldnt see it on any of the info boards. I took about 4 shots and I think this was the best for composition and exposure. Backdoctor, I think your picture definitely shows a more natural environment.
