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Bare-faced ibis, La Cocha, Colombia The most frequently seen Ibis in Colombia yet uncommon at higher altitudes. It is listed as occurring < 2,600m yet here we are at 3,000m. They typically occur in larger groups. This one was part of a group of about a dozen, but we failed the group shot :) Bare-faced ibis,Colombia,Colombia 2018,Colombia South,Fall,Geotagged,Phimosus infuscatus,South America Click/tap to enlarge

Bare-faced ibis, La Cocha, Colombia

The most frequently seen Ibis in Colombia yet uncommon at higher altitudes. It is listed as occurring < 2,600m yet here we are at 3,000m. They typically occur in larger groups. This one was part of a group of about a dozen, but we failed the group shot :)

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The Bare-faced Ibis

The bare-faced ibis, also known as the whispering ibis, is a species of bird in the family Threskiornithidae, in the monotypic genus "Phimosus". It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is swamps.

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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 Mar 14, 2019. Captured Oct 26, 2018 16:32 in Vía Laguna de la Cocha, Pasto, Nariño, Colombia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/5.6
  • 1/250s
  • ISO500
  • 400mm
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Captured in the fall. More fall photos.