Plegadis chihi
Length: 15-25 in Wingspan: 35-40 in Weight: 1-2 lbs
Identification:
Dark bird with curved light bill. Variable amount of white on face. Wings and head with greenish iridescence.
Distribution:
Range map by Neotropical Birds
Cool Facts:
The White-Faced Ibis hatches with a short, straight bill. Over time the bill elongates and curves into the distinctive adult form, perfect for poking into mud beds in search of crustaceans and aquatic insects.
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References:
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