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Australian White Ibis

• Element 1: Emblem

  Reproductive - twig offering

  Male Ibis enact a courtship ritual to attract females. He is noisy, shows aggression toward other males and bows from his branch to a female. He offers the female a twig and when accepted, they preen one another. Once the bond is made they fly to a breeding ground and build a nest together.

• Element 2: Pattern

  Habitat - wetlands

  The Australian White Ibis forage in wetlands, tidal flats, farm land, and grassland.