Common in the western US, White-faced Ibis has become almost regular but still very rare in NC in recent winters.
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White-faced Ibis (Plegadis chihi)Anahuac NWR, Chambers Co., TX14 Jan 2018Note red eye and red facial skin.White-faced Ibis (Plegadis chihi)Anahuac NWR, Chambers Co., TX14 Jan 2018White-faced Ibis (Plegadis chihi)Anahuac NWR, Chambers Co., TX14 Jan 2018
Possible hybrid ibis (Plegadis sp.)Oregon Inlet, Dare Co., NC9 Nov 2008This 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.Possible hybrid ibis (Plegadis sp.)Oregon Inlet, Dare Co., NC9 Nov 2008My 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.Possible hybrid ibis (Plegadis sp.)Oregon Inlet, Dare Co., NC9 Nov 2008Possible hybrid ibis (Plegadis sp.)Oregon Inlet, Dare Co., NC9 Nov 2008Possible hybrid ibis (Plegadis sp.)Oregon Inlet, Dare Co., NC9 Nov 2008This is how 90% of my digiscoped photos turned out...
