Scarlet ibis
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Eudocimus ruber
Scarlet feathers
The bright red color of the feathers is acquired from the pigment-rich crustaceans that these birds eat, but only after 3 years of age.
Long beaks
The long beak is used for probing for food in murky water.
Habitat/Range
Coastal wetlands of northeastern and central east South America
Wild Diet
Crustaceans, Fish, and Insects
Predators
Foxes and Hawks
Reproduction
Nesting colonies may contain hundreds of nests. Two eggs are laid and the chicks are raised by both parents.
Conservation
STABLE
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