Scarlet Ibis
The Scarlet Ibis is easily recognized by its brilliant colouration. It is a medium sized wading bird with a length of 55 – 63 cm (22 – 25 in). They are native to a large range in South America and islands of the Caribbean.
Their colour comes from the shrimp which they eat. They also eat insects, small crabs, mollusks and other small vertebrates. They are the only shorebird in the world that is red.
Scarlet Ibis are gregarious birds and sometimes gather in flocks of thousands. They will mix with other species such as storks and spoonbills. They nest in trees close to one another.
Their colour comes from the shrimp which they eat. They also eat insects, small crabs, mollusks and other small vertebrates. They are the only shorebird in the world that is red.
Scarlet Ibis are gregarious birds and sometimes gather in flocks of thousands. They will mix with other species such as storks and spoonbills. They nest in trees close to one another.
Fun Facts
They begin to get red colouration after their second molt and are totally red after 2 years.
scientific classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Pelecaniformes
Family
Threskiornithidae
Genus
Eidocimus
Species
E. ruber
Where to find us
Safari Niagara is home to four female Scarlet Ibis.
did you know?
It is one of two national birds of Trinidad and Tobego.
They live about 16 years in the wild but can live 20 years in captivity.
Juveniles are a mix of grey, brown and white.
