Scarlet Ibis
Eudocimus ruber
Distribution
coasts of South America, from Colombia to northern Argentina. Migratory in the West Indies, Central America and the southern United States.
Habitat
Tropical swamp forests
Incubation
19 - 23 days
Number of eggs
3 -5
Longevity
20 years
Weight
0.7 - 0.9 kg
Size
55 – 76 cm, wingspan 90 - 101 cm
Diet
insectivorous, piscivorous
Conservation status
:
Not Threatened
A clearly visible bird!
This ibis is easily identifiable by its bright red colour, which nevertheless varies according to the population, the season and the food. Only the tips of its wings are blue-black! It also has a long, curved beak, characteristic of ibises.
It is found in areas where water is present: mangroves, estuaries, swamps, etc.
In La Barben, the scarlet ibises live in an aviary in the company of the Greek tortoises. You will certainly be seduced by their bright color!
