By: Michelle M
Species: Australian White Ibis
Date: 15.05.2019
About this flag
Australian White Ibis
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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.
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Element 2: Pattern
Habitat - wetlands
The Australian White Ibis forage in wetlands, tidal flats, farm land, and grassland.