American White Ibis
Eudocimus albus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Pelecaniformes · Threskiornithidae
About
The American white ibis is a species of bird in the ibis family, Threskiornithidae. It is found from the southern half of the US East Coast, along the Gulf Coast states and south through most of the Caribbean coastal regions of Central America. This particular ibis species is a medium-sized wading bird, possessing an overall white plumage with black wing-tips, and having the typical downward-curving bill of the ibises, though of a bright red-orange color, the same hue as its long legs. Males are larger and have longer bills than females. The breeding range runs along the Gulf and Atlantic Coast, and the coasts of Mexico and Central America. Outside the breeding period, the range extends further inland in North America and also includes the Caribbean. It is also found along the northwestern South American coastline in Colombia and Venezuela. Populations in central Venezuela overlap and interbreed with the scarlet ibis. The two have been classified by some authorities as a single species.
Fun Fact
The longest-lasting are associated with wetlands over 800 km2 (310 sq mi) in size.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Occurs throughout the Caribbean, on both coasts of Mexico (from Baja California southwards) and Central America, and as far south as Colombia and Venezuela.
Diet
Eat crayfish and other crustaceans, but also takes aquatic insects and small fish.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance