scarlet ibis
(Eudocimus ruber)
This species is Introduced in the United States
Origin
Eudocimus ruber is native to South America. Scarlet ibis were likely introduced as escaped individuals from zoos and as individuals that have strayed or been blown from their usual range.
Life Cycle
Adult E. ruber plumage is primarily scarlet in color with black wingtips and approximately 22-30 in. (55.8-76.2 cm) in length with a wingspan of 20-22 in. (52.1-56.1 cm) and a weight of 1.4 lb. (615 g). Young scarlet ibis are grayish-brown in plumage with white underbellies. E. ruber nest on small platforms in trees with approximately 2 eggs laid. Incubation happens for 21-23 days with fledging occurring after 35-42 days. Diet includes crustaceans and aquatic invertebrates along with other small vertebrate species.
Distribution
E. ruber are found in Florida and occasionally elsewhere in the United States.
Control Efforts
The impact of E. ruber in the United States is unknown.
https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Eudocimus_ruber/
https://www.sdakotabirds.com/species/scarlet_ibis_info.htm
Eudocimus ruber is native to South America. Scarlet ibis were likely introduced as escaped individuals from zoos and as individuals that have strayed or been blown from their usual range.
Life Cycle
Adult E. ruber plumage is primarily scarlet in color with black wingtips and approximately 22-30 in. (55.8-76.2 cm) in length with a wingspan of 20-22 in. (52.1-56.1 cm) and a weight of 1.4 lb. (615 g). Young scarlet ibis are grayish-brown in plumage with white underbellies. E. ruber nest on small platforms in trees with approximately 2 eggs laid. Incubation happens for 21-23 days with fledging occurring after 35-42 days. Diet includes crustaceans and aquatic invertebrates along with other small vertebrate species.
Distribution
E. ruber are found in Florida and occasionally elsewhere in the United States.
Control Efforts
The impact of E. ruber in the United States is unknown.
https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Eudocimus_ruber/
https://www.sdakotabirds.com/species/scarlet_ibis_info.htm
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Maps
EDDMapS Distribution - This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org
State Lists - This map identifies those states that have this species on their invasive species list or law.
Taxonomic Rank
| Domain: Eukarya |
| Kingdom: Animalia |
| Phylum: Chordata |
| Class: Aves |
| Order: Ciconiiformes |
| Family: Threskiornithidae |
| Genus: Eudocimus |
| Eudocimus ruber |
References
Common Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.
Scientific Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.