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White-faced Ibis temporarily captured for research

By Saline Lakes Ecosystems Integrated Water Availability Assessment
Medium size bird held by the wings. Bird has brown body feathers and a white face, red eye and long grey beak.
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Detailed Description

White-faced Ibis breed in colonies that shift locations from year to year with changes in water levels. The birds usually nest in dense marsh growth such as bulrush or cattails. 

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.