Bird · GBIF taxon 5229205
White Ibis
Eudocimus albusAlso known as American White Ibis
American white ibises forage in large, vocal flocks, sweeping their long, curved bills through shallow water and mud to probe for hidden aquatic prey. Breeding adults undergo striking color shifts, displaying intense crimson bills and facial skin alongside brilliant white plumage. They construct loose stick nests high in coastal mangroves or wetlands, often sharing densely packed colonies with herons and egrets.
Wading BirdCoastalFlocking
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Crayfish
- Crabs
- Small fish
Predators
- Alligators
- Raptors
- Raccoons
ThreatsWetland degradation, water pollution, coastal development
HabitatsWetlands, marshes, mangroves, coastal estuaries, flooded fields
Life spanUp to 16 to 20 years in the wild
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderPelecaniformes
- FamilyThreskiornithidae
- GenusEudocimus
- SpeciesEudocimus albus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Moderate
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- Very high
- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Observation Distance: Maintain a respectful buffer around nesting colonies to avoid flushing roosting birds.
- Urban Lawn Probing: Watch for groups probing irrigated lawns and golf courses after heavy rain events.
- Feeding Etiquette: Avoid feeding birds human snacks to protect their digestive health and wild habits.
Co-Occurring Ibis Chuck Homler, Focus On Wildlife / CC BY-SA 4.0 · cc-by-sa
Frequent Companion "Photo of the Week - Great Egret at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge" by U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Northeast Region is marked with Public Domain Mark 1.0. To view the terms, visit https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/. · cc0
Close Relative (c) Dick Daniels, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Family Kin (c) Nigel Voaden, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
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