American White Ibis
Eudocimus albus
CLASS: Aves
ORDER: Ciconiiformes
FAMILY: Threskiornithidae
SIZE:
22-25 inches in length
RANGE:
Central America, southern U.S.
HABITAT:
Mangrove islands and swamps
DIET:
Wild - Insects, mollusks, crustaceans, and worms
Zoo - Small fish, soaked dog food, flamingo diet
DESCRIPTION:
Long, narrow down-curving beak
Medium size
White color
FACTS:
Nests material brought by male and prepared by female; defended by both
Beaks used to catch food in water
STATUS:
Not threatened; abundant in some areas; declining in others from loss of habitat and population
REFERENCE:
"Grzimek’s Animal Life Encyclopedia," Vol. 7 Birds 1, Dr. Bernhard Grizmek
"Common Birds of Louisiana," Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission.
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