Waterbirds
Least Concern
The scarlet ibis, sometimes called red ibis, is a species of ibis in the bird family Threskiornithidae. It inhabits tropical South America and part of the Caribbean. In form, it resembles most of the other twenty-seven extant species of ibis, but its remarkably brilliant scarlet coloration makes it unmistakable. It is one of the two national birds of Trinidad and Tobago, and its Tupi–Guarani name, guará, is part of the name of several municipalities along the coast of Brazil.
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Top parks for Scarlet Ibis. Sightings recorded in 42 safari areas total.
● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
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