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Scarlet Ibis Juvenile You can tell this is a young Scarlet Ibis by its feathers, which are largely grey. The full scarlet plumage only develops later in life, based on their diet. BestZOO,Eudocimus ruber,Scarlet Ibis Click/tap to enlarge

Scarlet Ibis Juvenile

You can tell this is a young Scarlet Ibis by its feathers, which are largely grey. The full scarlet plumage only develops later in life, based on their diet.

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The Scarlet Ibis

The Scarlet Ibis is a species of ibis in the bird family ''Threskiornithidae''. It inhabits tropical South America and islands of the Caribbean. In form it resembles most of the other twenty-seven extant species of ibis, but its remarkably brilliant scarlet coloration makes it unmistakable.

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Similar species: Pelicans, Herons, Ibises
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Jun 20, 2012. Captured Apr 21, 2012 14:58.
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  • NIKON D7000
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO400
  • 105mm