Scarlet Ibis

The Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus ruber) is a species of ibis in the bird family Threskiornithidae. It resides in South America's tropical region and a portion of the Caribbean. It has the most physical characteristics with the other twenty-seven species of ibis that are still in existence, but its unusually vibrant red coloring distinguishes it from the rest. One of Trinidad and Tobago's two national birds, its Tupi-Guarani name, guará, is also a component of the names of some Brazilian coastal communities.

The adult bird's plumage is almost entirely red. Only the tips of their wings stray from the name-giving color, though the feathers may display other tones and tints. Only the longest primaries have these tiny but dependable markings, which are rich inky black (or occasionally dark blue). The rest of the bird's plumage is "a vivid orange-red, almost luminous in quality". Scarlet ibises have red feet and bills, however, the end of the beak can occasionally be blackish. They have a decurved, long, narrow bill. In flight, they have long, stretched legs and lengthy necks.