Scarlet Ibis
Eudocimus ruber
Ibises have distinctive beaks that reflect their eating habits. The long
narrow, down-curved beak probes through the mud, finding small creatures
that are hidden from view. To afford greater protection against
predators, the scarlet ibis gathers in large breeding colonies and
roosts high up in the trees close to water.
Fact file:
Nest: Large, flat platform of sticks
Habitat: Coastal wetlands in northern South America
Diet: Small crayfish, snails, amphibians
Current Range: Eastern South America