White-faced Ibis

The White-faced Ibis is a rare migrant to much of the United States. Small populations breed in South Texas and in a couple of places in the Northwest. The picture does not show the white face. It is much more apparent throughout breeding season.

They favor freshwater habitats such as marshes and ponds for breeding. These areas usually give them with a variety of food choices and their diet varies accordingly.

They are average sized wading birds, about two feet tall, with long bills that bend downward.
They are also very shy birds and it is extremely difficult to get even as close as forty feet to them without their flying off.