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Scarlet Ibis

Eudocimus ruber

The Scarlet Ibis is a beautiful bird known for its bright red feathers. It loves to live near water and can often be seen wading in shallow ponds and marshes looking for food.

Habitat: Wetlands

Appearance

The Scarlet Ibis is a medium-sized wading bird famously adorned in brilliant, fiery red plumage from head to tail, with only black wingtips visible in flight. Its long, slender, downcurved beak is reddish, perfect for probing, making it distinct from other wading birds.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPelecaniformesFamilyThreskiornithidaeGenusEudocimus
Scarlet Ibis
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Scarlet Ibis

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

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Interesting facts

Baby ibises are brown, slowly turning red as they eat special foods!

Imagine flying with 1,000 friends – Scarlet Ibises often do, in huge flocks!

Scarlet Ibises are Venezuela's national bird, a symbol of their vibrant nature!

These birds use their curved beaks like chopsticks to slurp up tasty crabs!

Special abilities

Ability

Color-Changing Diet

Scarlet Ibis has intensely red feathers that come from pigments in the crustaceans they eat, helping them attract mates.

Ability

Mud Prober

Scarlet Ibis can find hidden food in soft mud because its long, curved beak acts like specialized tongs, reaching deep.

Ability

Social Navigator

Scarlet Ibis can fly in large, synchronized flocks, helping them find new food sources and navigate safely.

Measurements & details

Length
56-61 cm
Wingspan
85-95 cm
Weight
0.65-0.86 kg
Lifespan
15-20 years
Top Speed
60 km/h
Clutch Size
1-5
Incubation
19-23 days

Diet & Feeding

These vibrant birds feast on small aquatic animals, which also gives them their famous fiery red color!

Primary Foods

  • Shrimp
  • Crabs
  • Small fish
  • Aquatic insects
  • Worms

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eats

Fiddler Crab

Uca pugnax

Feasts on fiddler crabs for food and color.

eats

Guppy

Poecilia reticulata

Consumes small fish in shallow waters.

eaten by

Boa Constrictor

Boa constrictor

Eggs and chicks can be prey for snakes.

eaten by

Spectacled Caiman

Caiman crocodilus

Young birds are vulnerable to caimans.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch birds from a distance and do not disturb their nests.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Scarlet Ibis?

56-61 cm

What is Scarlet Ibis's wingspan?

85-95 cm

How much does Scarlet Ibis weigh?

0.65-0.86 kg

How long does Scarlet Ibis live?

15-20 years

How fast can Scarlet Ibis move?

60 km/h

What does Scarlet Ibis eat?

These vibrant birds feast on small aquatic animals, which also gives them their famous fiery red color!

Where is Scarlet Ibis usually found?

Wetlands

How does Scarlet Ibis hunt?

Foraging

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