Ibis

Ibis, originally uploaded by peteg.

Ibis, originally uploaded by peteg.

Ibis with pigeon homies, originally uploaded by peteg.

This freaky looking dinosaur-monster is actually an Ibis. They are almost as common in Australia as pigeons and room the streets, eating refuse and scraps. Although generally friendly, even a bit shy, it was somewhat disconcerting to have such a big bird casually lurking about the busy human world.