Scarlet Ibis
(Eudocimus ruber)
Scarlet ibises are one of the species living in the Matilda R. Wilson Free-Flight Aviary, where the birds are free to walk, fly or swim in a warm and enriching environment. Scarlet ibises have long, curved beaks and scarlet red plumage with black wing tips, though some ibis bodies are more orange or pink in color.
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
Habitat:Matilda R. Wilson Free Flight Aviary
Class:Birds
Conservation Status:Least concern
Size:14 inches tall
Weight:16 to 18 ounces
Median life expectancy:11 years
Diet:Crayfish, crabs, insects, frogs and fish
