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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.

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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

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