White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Least Concern (IUCN Red List)Ibises and Spoonbills
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About the White-faced Ibis
Long decurved bill. Dark overall with iridescent green and reddish tones on adults. Broad white border to reddish face and red eyes. Found mainly in shallow wetlands of the western U.S. Best distinguished from Glossy Ibis by range and facial pattern. Also note more subtle features: reddish legs and paler bronzy tones to wings.
Species account: eBird.org, fetched 2025-12-26 · How these pages are made
Where it has been recorded
Recorded in 20 of the 253 countries we have eBird lists for. Each opens that country's checklist.
