White Ibis
The White Ibis or American White Ibis is a coastal bird found from Virginia south to Venezuela. It inhabits both coast of Mexico and Central America. In Florida breeding flocks over 30 000 birds have been counted. Total population is estimated at over 200 000.
The White Ibis when on the ground appears totally white with bright orange-red legs. When flying it exposes black wingtips.
They inhabit shallow coastal marshes, wetlands, mangrove swamps and tidal flats. Their food is primarily crayfish, aquatic insects and small fish.
Females nest in trees where they lay 1 – 5 eggs.
The White Ibis when on the ground appears totally white with bright orange-red legs. When flying it exposes black wingtips.
They inhabit shallow coastal marshes, wetlands, mangrove swamps and tidal flats. Their food is primarily crayfish, aquatic insects and small fish.
Females nest in trees where they lay 1 – 5 eggs.
Fun Facts
scientific classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Pelecaniformes
Family
Threskiornithidae
Genus
Eudocimus
Species
E. albus
Where to find us
Safari Niagara is home to two White Ibis.
did you know?
Native folklore held that the white ibis was the last bird to seek shelter before a hurricane and the first to emerge when it was over.
Lower water levels mean prey is easier to find and supply to chicks.
Breeding success of the White Ibis is partially dependent upon water levels in the habitat.
