Scarlet Ibis
This tropical bird is found in South America and the Caribbean. There are 27 different sub-species of Scarlet Ibis, but all have a bright scarlet, pinkish coloration that comes from carotenoids in the food they eat.
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| SCIENTIFIC NAME |
Eudocimus ruber |
| WHERE IN THE WILD? |
South America and the Caribbean |
| WHAT'S ON THE MENU? |
IBrine shrimp, insects, crustaceans |
| LIFE SPAN | 16-20 years |