The White Ibis does not start out white, it takes a while to become white, through several molts.
I think this is probably a 2nd year White Ibis.
The reference books indicate they do not begin to get white feathers on their backs until December of the first year. These photographs were taken October 2008.
We will be at sea all day today.
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7 comments:
Good Morning Leedra, It's 12 degrees here and snowing this morning. See what you are missing!!!! Don't know when we'll get to the grocery store today!!!!!
I didn't have any idea that the Ibis changes colors... Thanks for the info!
Hope you aren't getting seasick today!!!! Don't fall over-board!!!
Hugs,
Betsy
Wonderful post. I know you're having a great time.
Close to noon here and only 19 degrees.
Wonderful shots...I don't think I have seen an ibis even at the zoo.
I love the pictures of the ibis.
Since everyone is giving a weather report -- it's mid-afternoon on the Plateau and 18°
I hope you are somewhere warm and tropical today. Wherever you are, I know you are making lots of pictures.....maybe another White Ibis ☺
Beautiful ibis! So delicate looking.
Great pictures...I learned something new. I did not know that about the White Ibis. I am going to have to visit more often.
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