Scarlet Ibis

The Scarlet Ibis belongs to the Threskiornithidae family of birds. It is distinguished from other ibises by its vivid red coloration, which gives it its name. From its head to its toes, virtually every aspect of its body is scarlet. Their color, on the other hand, comes in a variety of colors ranging from light to dark. The legs and bills of these birds are also reddish in color, though they may appear duller reddish-gray during the non-breeding season.

They dig in the mud with their long curved bills to find food, but they will also steal food from other animals. Crab, shrimp, and other red shellfish provide them with their red color. Scarlet ibises are found in wetland and coastal habitats throughout South America and the Caribbean. Scarlet Ibises dwell in big social groups even when they are not reproducing. The scarlet ibis is now classified as a Least Concern species by the IUCN.