Ibis in the environment
by Ruth Jolly
Title
Ibis in the environment
Artist
Ruth Jolly
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Photograph - Photography
Description
This is the most widespread ibis species, breeding in scattered sites in warm regions of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Atlantic and Caribbean region of the Americas. It is thought to have originated in the Old World and spread naturally from Africa to northern South America in the 19th century, from where it spread to North America. This species is migratory; most European birds winter in Africa, and in North America birds from north of the Carolinas winter farther south. Birds from other populations may disperse widely outside the breeding season.This species is a mid-sized ibis. It is 48-66 cm (19-26 in) long, averaging around 59.4 cm (23.4 in) with an 80-105 cm (31-41 in) wingspan.] The culmen measures 9.7 to 14.4 cm (3.8 to 5.7 in) in length, each wing measures 24.8-30.6 cm (9.8-12.0 in), the tail is 9-11.2 cm (3.5-4.4 in) and the tarsus measures 6.8-11.3 cm (2.7-4.4 in). The body mass of this ibis can range from 485 to 970 g (1.07 to 2.1 lb).[6] Breeding adults have reddish-brown bodies and shiny bottle-green wings. Non-breeders and juveniles have duller bodies. This species has a brownish bill, dark facial skin bordered above and below in blue-gray (non-breeding) to cobalt blue (breeding), and red-brown legs. Unlike herons, ibises fly with necks outstretched, their flight being graceful and often in V-formation. Sounds made by this rather quiet ibis include a variety of croaks and grunts, including a hoarse grrrr made when breeding. Fine Art America watermark will not appear on purchased artwork.
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July 28th, 2013
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William Tasker
Lovely! Thank you for submitting this wonderful bird image that is now featured on the homepage of Wild Birds Of The World - A Nature Photography Group - L/F