White Ibis

This is a color image of a white ibis resting on a log while wading through the shallow water. Their diet consists primarily of small aquatic prey,... more

by Scott Pellegrin

Title

White Ibis

Artist

Scott Pellegrin

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Description

This is a color image of a white ibis resting on a log while wading through the shallow water. Their diet consists primarily of small aquatic prey, such as insects and small fishes. Crayfish are its preferred food in most regions; however, it can adjust its diet according to the habitat and prey abundance. It is a tactile, non-visual forager, whose main foraging behavior is probing with its beak at the bottom of shallow water to feel form, and to capture its prey. Feel free to email with questions/comments. Thank you for looking.

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December 29th, 2013