The bill is also long, decurved in the case of the ibises, straight and distinctively flattened in the spoonbills.
Occasionally, they may join mixed-species colonies including other heron species, cormorants, darters, ibises and gulls.
Commonly seen wading birds include, herons, egrets and ibises.
It is home to more than 280 bird species including 20 duck species, 2 species of ibises, many storks, egrets and herons.
This species, like other ibises, flies with neck outstretched.
The spot-breasted ibis, like other ibises, has long legs and a long bill.
The largest waterbird aggregations are found on the southern side of the lagoon, including several species of cormorants, ducks, herons and ibises.
Other than coastal erosion, scientist have found little at the park to threaten the herons, ibises, and egrets.
