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White-faced Ibis Plegadis chihi
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The White-faced Ibis is distributed from USA to Central America and south central South America. See the distribution map at
xeno-canto. It is found on marshes, ponds, rice fields and other
freshwater habitats where it feeds on insect larvae, shellfish, snails, frogs and small fish.
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It gets its name from the white border to the pinkish facial skin. While this is not evident throughout most of
the year it is visible in photos 3, 4 and 5. It is distinguished from Bare-faced Ibis Phimosus
infuscatus by the less extensive bare skin on the face, the greenish metallic shine to the upperparts and, in flight, the longer legs protruding
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Photos 1 and 2 were taken in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil in August. Photos 3, 4 and 5 of birds in breeding plumage
were taken at Lago Villarica, Chile in November. Photos 6, 7 and 8 were taken in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil in October. Photo 8 shows an immature bird. |
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