White-faced Ibis (Plegadis chihi)

Common in the western US, White-faced Ibis has become almost regular but still very rare in NC in recent winters.

	White-faced Ibis (Plegadis chihi) Anahuac NWR, Chambers Co., TX 14 Jan 2018 Note red eye and red facial skin.
	White-faced Ibis (Plegadis chihi) Anahuac NWR, Chambers Co., TX 14 Jan 2018
	White-faced Ibis (Plegadis chihi) Anahuac NWR, Chambers Co., TX 14 Jan 2018

Possible White-faced Ibis (Plegadis chihi) at the NC Outer Banks

	Outer Banks Ibis (Plegadis sp.) Oregon Inlet, Dare Co., NC 9 Nov 2008 This ibis was discovered 7 November 2008 (I think) during the Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival. The evening of the 8th, discussion turned toward the ID of this bird, thinking it isn't necessarily a Glossy Ibis but perhaps could be a White-faced Ibis, which would be the second North Carolina record for that species.
	Outer Banks Ibis (Plegadis sp.) Oregon Inlet, Dare Co., NC 9 Nov 2008 My personal opinion is that this is a White-faced Ibis (Plegadis chihi), because I believe the eyes are becoming reddish. Other than eye color, young ibises may not be identifiable in the field.
	Outer Banks Ibis (Plegadis sp.) Oregon Inlet, Dare Co., NC 9 Nov 2008
	Outer Banks Ibis (Plegadis sp.) Oregon Inlet, Dare Co., NC 9 Nov 2008
	Outer Banks Ibis (Plegadis sp.) Oregon Inlet, Dare Co., NC 9 Nov 2008 This is how 90% of my digiscoped photos turned out...

	Outer Banks Ibis (Plegadis sp.) Oregon Inlet, Dare Co., NC 9 Nov 2008
	Outer Banks Ibis (Plegadis sp.) Oregon Inlet, Dare Co., NC 9 Nov 2008 With Dunlin

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