...these photo shares this time around are all ibis. White Ibis, Immature Ibis, and White Faced Ibis.
I say "White Faced Ibis" since they're known to be in our area of Texas according to my Texas Bird Guide, tho they highly resemble the Glossy Ibis which is found elsewhere in USA. The way to tell them apart: white faced from glossy, is more defined during breeding season. The white faced have cream colored to white around the RED eye. The glossy, on the other hand, has a darker plumage around the face and DARK eyes. Also, one photo shows the white ibis in breeding colors [sorry for the photo quality - quite blurry because of the distance it was from my camera]...during breeding season the white ibis have bright red faces and black tipped bills with brighter, redder legs.
White Faced Ibis & White Ibis
Immature White Ibis
White Ibis with breeding colors & White Faced Ibis in flight
White Faced Ibis
White Faced Ibis & Immature White Ibis
WHITE FACED IBIS & WHITE IBIS
Photos taken: Hans Suter Wildlife Park - Corpus Christi, Texas [white breeding & white ibis], Port Aransas Birding Center - Port Aransas, Texas and others of the same...Charlie's Pasture Reserve, Port Aransas, Texas [white faced], Pollywog Ponds, Lakeview Park, and Hazel Bazemore Park, Calallen/Corpus Christi, Texas [immature]
Habitat range: White Faced Ibis and White Ibis
TRIVIA
-white faced ibis- Coastal populations have continued to decline over the past 20 years perhaps due to the pesticides used in rice farming. The White-faced Ibis is being studied as a possible candidate for federal listing under the Endangered Species Act.
Comparing: White Faced Ibis vs. Glossy Ibis
Now, share your birding experiences:
Great variety and beautiful photos! I've never seen an Ibis of any species in the wild.
ReplyDelete...thanks Brian. You don't know how much it means to me for your praise...I've seen your photos and know how much an expert you are at capturing wildlife and the beauty of still life!!
DeleteBTW...come on down, I'll show you around and find some ibis for you...they're year 'round here.
Love these ibises
ReplyDelete...thank you kindly Gerald.
DeleteGosh, I didn't know there are so many kinds of ibis! You got great pics of all of them. Matter of fact, it looks like you were right there among them!!! I hope you are having a great weekend and the weather is not too hot there!
ReplyDeleteIt's been VERY humid here the last week after the day of rain....and getting hot to boot!! But it's coming on to summertime, can't expect less. Tho, I can dream of cooler days. ;-)
DeleteRemember, I have a zoom lens...so the close ups most times are by using the zoom.
Beautiful photos of birds :)
ReplyDelete...thanks Ela. Loved your tulip post today!
DeleteThe beaks on the ibis are amazing, lovely photos and descriptions.
ReplyDelete...that they are, I agree Linda.
Deletewe've had white ibis - adult and juvenile - here. i'd love to see a glossy or white-face, though!
ReplyDelete...they're difficult to find sometimes...but here year 'round. Come on down Ms. T!!
DeleteBelieve it or not, I remembered to link....you don't know me very well but let me tell you that is an accomplishment.
ReplyDeleteThe ibis is sure an interesting bird to look at....reminds me of some cartoon character, but I cannot think which one.
...when you DO remember the cartoon character, let me know. I'm glad you remembered to stop by and add your link!! Welcome Rose.
DeleteGreat series!! Boom, Bobbi and Gary.
ReplyDelete...thanks Gary!! It's nice to have you back blogging...you have been missed!
DeleteGreat ibis collection and nice to have such birds around.
ReplyDelete...thanks Christian
DeleteBeautiful birds! Sorry I haven't been linking up, but I've been very buzy with my girls' school events and hobbies. I hope things will slow down a bit.
ReplyDelete...you've been missed! But I understand, life can be hectic at times! Glad to have you back.
DeleteBeauty, The Ibis is a winner, thanks Anni.
ReplyDelete...thank YOU Bob.
DeleteI wa lucky enough to see Immature White Ibis when I visited Costa Rica. A fine bird.
ReplyDeleteNext week I will be gone so I will not join your meme. :) I´m going to Iceland for a week.
...oh enjoy your trip!!
DeleteGreat shots.I have only seen an Ibis once and that was a White-faced.
ReplyDelete...thanks Ruth.
DeleteTerrific set of Ibis photos! I'd love to see a White Ibis someday!
ReplyDelete...you're welcome to stop down my way...I'll show you where you can find 'em. Thanks.
DeleteI've never seen these except at the zoo. I had no idea there were so many varieties. Wonderful series!
ReplyDelete...I'll let you in on a little secret...I didn't either 'til we moved to TX and started getting into birding. Thanks!
DeleteGreat set of ibis captures. There was a White-faced Ibis in our area last October. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDelete...thanks Doug.
DeleteNice variety of birds.
ReplyDelete...thanks Rajesh.
DeleteThe White-faced Ibis is rarely seen in a South Florida. I had to roll my eyes when a birder claimed to pick one out in a flock of Glossy Ibises at over 100 yards. Thanks for the interesting and informative post.
ReplyDeleteI know...funny thing is, there was this other birder there, that was adamant this group were Glossy, even after I explained they weren't. Oh well.
DeleteGreat collection of beautiful ibis photos. How wonderful to have seen and photographed so many varieties.
ReplyDelete...ther photos are not all the same time frame...thanks Pat.
DeleteAnni, wonderful collection of Ibis photos.. Have a happy week!
ReplyDeleteAn extraordinary bird Anni, great photos and a great post!
ReplyDelete...thanks Denise.
DeleteThey both are very very rare here in southeaster Minnesota but an occasional wanderer stops by. We've seen quite a few in Cedar Key, Florida hanging around the dock....;)
ReplyDelete...the white ibis I'm sure....the white faced aren't seen in Florida...the glossy is predominant in FL. instead of TX.
DeleteI finally saw the breeding white ibis. Their faces really do get blood-red. Amazing collection you have here. :) I will link up tomorrow. Thanks as always for hosting!
ReplyDelete...extreme reds!! I look forward to your post Gail.
DeleteWonderful photos, the white Ibis is pretty.
ReplyDelete...thanks Karen
DeleteGreat ID marks for these VERY tricky birds. Here we have White-faced Ibis.....once in awhile we get a Glossy Ibis....but that is very rare for Arizona. I love the Ibis group a lot. They remind me of Egypt and history.
ReplyDeleteWonderful, informative post! Looks like I can go ahead and link in so I will. Thanks so much!
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