Black-headed ibis

The Black-headed Ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus) is a graceful wetland bird commonly found in Sri Lanka’s marshes, paddy fields, lagoons and other open habitats. With its dark bare head and neck, long curved bill, white body and striking black wing tips, it is an elegant subject for wildlife photography. It forages by probing soft ground and shallow water for insects, small aquatic animals and other food, playing an important role in the wetland ecosystem.