American White Ibis (Wading Bird) Hunting for Lunch (Earth Friend Playlist)

I run across these beauties almost daily, so this time I when it was hunting for lunch I pulled out the camera to film for a few minutes. The species is the American White Ibis. Information and further sources are listed below for those interested. Check my Earth Friends playlist for other related videos. Have a blessed day brothers & sisters.

*Fun Facts About Ibises*

-The ibises are a group of long-legged wading birds.

-There are 28 species of ibis.

-They are found in all warm regions except on South Pacific islands.

-Ibises inhabit in shallow lagoons, lakes, bays, and marshes and use their slender, down-curved bills to feed on small fishes and soft mollusks.

-They live up to a maximum of 25 years.

-Ibises are medium-sized birds. They range in length from about 55 to 75 cm (22 to 30 inches).

-They have a long, down-curved bills, longish neck and legs, and the males are generally larger than the females.

-Almost all species have bare spots, usually on the face or throat. Bald ibis have, as their name implies, bare heads.

-White or black, brown or gray, or even a bright orange-red, the coloration of ibis feathers is related to their feeding behavior and habitat. The scarlet ibis is one of the most striking of all the ibis species. It gets its pink, orange, and reddish color from the rich source of pigments in the algae and small crustaceans it eats.

-They fly with neck and legs extended, alternately flapping and sailing.

-Most ibis species live in large flocks, feeding, resting, and preening throughout the day.

-Ibises usually feed as a group, probing mud for food items, usually crustaceans (such as crayfish), small fish, and soft mollusks (such as snails), with various species also consuming earthworms, insect larvae, leeches, and frogs.

-Breeding season for ibis varies, depending on the species and its habitat. Ibises usually breed in vast colonies, building compact stick nests low in bushes or trees and laying 3 to 5 eggs, usually dull white or mottled with brown.

-After hatching, the chicks are covered in gray, brown, or black down; bald ibis chicks have gray hair-like feathers on their head until they become fully mature at two years of age.

-“Ibis” derives from the Latin and Ancient Greek word for this group of birds.

-These birds have been a source of food and feathers, and have been hunted for sport.

-Ibis have also helped humans all over the world. These birds rid gardens and crops of insects and other small animals that are harmful to plants.

-Despite these values, loss of habitat, such as the decline of wetlands, and other threats have lead to six species being threatened, including one that is Endangered and three that are Critically Endangered. The critically endangered giant ibis, for example, has a population perhaps of less than 250 birds.

-According to Josephus, Moses used the ibis to help him defeat the Ethiopians.

*VIDEO NOTES*
Camera Used: Nikon P900
Conditions: Clear & Sunny
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2020, 11:49:20 AM
Surroundings: Residential Neighborhood

*SOURCES*

http://justfunfacts.com/interesting-facts-about-ibises/ (Most of the information listed above comes from this site)

https://www.beautyofbirds.com/americanwhiteibises.html

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/White_Ibis/id

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_white_ibis

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