White Ibis Juveniles in the Palm Club in Southern Florida.

White Ibis: This coastal species is white overall with pink facial skin, bill, and legs that turn scarlet during breeding season. Black tips on the primary feathers are only seen in flight. Flies in straight line formation with neck and legs outstretched, roosts high in trees and bushes at night. Sexes are similar and juvenile has brown upperparts with white underparts and rump.

Eats mainly aquatic crustaceans and insects. Forages by probing in shallow water with their long, decurved bills.

Nesting: Two to four pale blue to green-white eggs with brown blotches laid in a nest made of sticks and reeds by the female with materials gathered by the male. Usually in a tree over water. Monogamous and usually nests in colonies with other wading birds.