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White-faced Ibis

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White-faced Ibis

Plegadis chihi
  • ORDER: Pelecaniformes
  • FAMILY: Threskiornithidae
Basic Description

A dark wading bird with a long, down-curved bill, the White-faced Ibis is a western replacement for the Glossy Ibis. Similar in appearance and habits, the two species can be distinguished only by slight differences in coloring of the face and legs.

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Other Names
  • Morito Cariblanco (Spanish)
  • Ibis à face blanche (French)
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Species in This Family

Ibises and Spoonbills(Order: Pelecaniformes, Family:Threskiornithidae)

White IbisWhite Ibis
Glossy IbisGlossy Ibis
White-faced IbisWhite-faced Ibis
Roseate SpoonbillRoseate Spoonbill

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