Scarlet Ibis
Eudocimus ruber
IUCN red list status:
Least Concern
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South America and some Caribbean islands
They will eat a variety of invertebrates such as crustaceans, insects and molluscs, as well as small fish.
Can live up to 16-18 years
Scarlet Ibis
A bright red small bird of arounf 60cm long, native to South America. They are very social and will form flocks of up to 30 individuals called a 'congregation'. Their long, thin and curved bills allow them to forage for their food by probing them under mudflats and plants in search of insects and crustaceans. They have partially webbed feet and long legs to help with wading.
Did you know?
They are known to form 'mutualistic' relationships with other bird species to help forage for food and protection from predators.
