African Sacred Ibis

The bird has been introduced from Africa.
The bald head and neck, thick curved bill and legs are black. The white wings show a black rear border in flight.
Its feeds on various, fish, frogs,small mammals and insects, as well as smaller birds.
More common in Australia is Straw-necked Ibis its colors are oposites, black body and wings and white neck.
The African Sacred Ibis has been often mummified by ancient Egyptians as a symbol of the God Thoth. It's seen in Egyptians hyroglifies.

Photos taken 1,2, Tomato Lake Perth W.A. 3 Herdmann lake