Scarlet Ibis 

Eudocimus ruber 

• RANGE: Scarlet ibis are native to the coast of northern South America down to Brazil. 
• HABITAT: They are found in wetlands, swamps, shorelines, and shallow lakes. 
• DIET: Their diet is made up of small fish, crustaceans, insects, mollusks, and frogs. 
• SIZE: Scarlet ibis are about 30 inches from tip of bill to end of tail and have a 12-inch wingspan. 
• LOCATION IN ZOO: Tropical Rainforest 

• CONSERVATION STATUS: Scarlet ibis are classified as Least Concern but their populations are suspected to be declining due to habitat destruction.