White Ibis
Eudocimus albus
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photo by © Ginger Allen, University of Florida
Body- white, immature; brown with white belly,
22-25"
Bill Description- down curved pink to red bill
Leg Color- pink
Other Characteristics- black wing tips, red face
Status- throughout Florida
Reproduction- 3-4 light colored eggs, stick nest in colonies
Distribution-Atlantic coast; North Carolina to Florida,
Gulf coast; Florida, Texas
Habitat- swamps, wet prairies, fresh/salt marshes and fields
Diet- crayfish, crabs, shrimp, small snakes and insects
Call- low harsh
Fun facts - other names; Chokoloskee Chicken, Florida Curlew
- may form large v-shaped flocks
Note - This photo was taken at the Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Palm Beach
County
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