247) Scarlet Ibis

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Scientific name: Eudocimus ruber

Weight: 1.5-2.1 lbs Wingspan: 21 in Shoulder Height: 22-27 in

Lives: Swamps, wetlands, coast, South and Central America,

Diet: Red crabs, small fish, amphibians, insects, mollusks, earthworms, crustaceans,

Chicks: 3-5

Like the flamingo, the Scarlet Ibis get it's red coloring from the crabs that they eat. The Scarlet Ibis tends to live in groups, which means their nests are close together as well.

 The Scarlet Ibis tends to live in groups, which means their nests are close together as well

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