North American Ibis (Threskiornithidae)


White Ibis (Eudocimus albus)

Fairly common along the southeastern and gulf coasts of the US, White Ibis is a distinct bird with its red-orange face and stout, decurved bill. Note that immatures are brown above but have white undersides.
White Ibis (Eudocimus albus) White Ibis (Eudocimus albus) Collier Co., FL
2 January 2006
White Ibis (Eudocimus albus) An immature with an adult

Collier Co., FL
2 January 2006

White Ibis (Eudocimus albus) Here's lookin' at ya!

Collier Co., FL
2 January 2006


Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus)

Uncommon along the NC coast and somewhat rare in winter. Note dull bill, gray facial skin, brown eye, and grayish-yellow legs, all of which distinguish this species from White-faced Ibis (very rare in NC with only 1 record).
Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus)

Lake Mattamuskeet, Hyde Co., NC
8 January 2006

Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus)

Lake Mattamuskeet, Hyde Co., NC
8 January 2006

Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus)

Lake Mattamuskeet, Hyde Co., NC
8 January 2006



Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus)
Lake Mattamuskeet, Hyde Co., NC
8 January 2006

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