Category: Carbon Neutrality

A Red-naped Ibis, also known as the Indian Black Ibis (Pseudibis papillosa), was recently sighted at the Polytechnic College ground. The bird is known for several distinctive features, including a long down-curved bill, black head, red wattles on the nape, and a white patch near the shoulder. Although the species usually frequents agricultural fields, open dry landscapes, and areas close to water such as rice paddies, it also adapts well to urban settings.

An opportunistic feeder, the Red-naped Ibis feeds on insects, larvae, groundnuts, carrion, and even roadkill, and in cities it may also feed on nectar and urban waste. It usually nests alone on tall trees, or on human-made structures such as towers and pylons. Mostly silent, the bird produces loud braying calls during dawn and dusk.