White Ibis
NameWhite Ibis
Common NameWhite Ibis
Scientific NameEudocimus albus
FamilyThreskiornithidae
Wingspan (cm)95
Length (cm)63.5
Weight (g)880
Plumage DetailsAdults have entirely white plumage, except for black tips on the outer primary flight feathers, which are visible only in flight. The bill and legs are reddish-pink, and the eyes are blue.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of grunts, croaks, and honks, especially when nesting or in large flocks. They are generally quiet when foraging.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatswetland, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in coastal areas and wetlands of the southeastern United States, the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.
Identifying FeaturesAll-white body plumage (adults), Long, decurved, reddish-pink bill, Reddish-pink legs, Blue eyes, Black wingtips visible in flight
Description
The White Ibis is a medium-sized wading bird characterized by its entirely white plumage and long, decurved, reddish-pink bill. It forages in shallow waters, probing the mud and vegetation for prey with its specialized bill.
