( Geronticus Spinie ollis.) 



HE Straw necked Ibis, so named from 

 the straw coloured feathers growing 

 upon its neck has been found only in Australia. 

 The black people call it Yambull-bell and 

 Muloora. It inhabits places where lagoons 

 are numerous, for in them it finds the food it 

 likes best ; such as shell-fish, frogs, and water 

 insects generally. It also eats grasshoppers. 

 The Ibis is rather a shy bird, and not easily 

 approached. When walking over the ground 

 it looks very stately and graceful. They often 

 perch on low trees, and fly in large numbers 

 like ducks and geese. A similar bird to the 



