Scarlet Ibis
Scarlet Ibis (<em>Eudocimus ruber</em>) is a species of Ibises, Spoonbills (<em>Threskiornithidae</em>) in the order Pelicans and Allies.
Overview
Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus ruber) is a species of Ibises, Spoonbills (Threskiornithidae) in the order Pelicans and Allies. A brilliantly scarlet ibis with black wing tips, color derived from red crustaceans in its diet; flocks paint mangrove coasts of South America bright red; the national bird of Trinidad and Tobago.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Eudocimus; binomial: Eudocimus ruber; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 55-65cm. Average lifespan: 10-20 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
