Snowy Egret and White Ibis
Two species show somewhat similar appearance at first sighting with their white plumage, but are very different birds from two distinct families. The Snowy Egret on the right belongs to the Herons family (Ardeidae), and has a straight dagger-like bill and yellow lores (it also has yellow feet). The White Ibis on the left is in the Ibises and Spoonbills family (Threskiornithidae), has a longer curved bill and red facial skin with blue eyes, and is an adult with white plumage except for black wingtips. This juxtaposition was seen at Brazos Bend State Park, Texas, USA.
Snowy Egret and White Ibis
Two species show somewhat similar appearance at first sighting with their white plumage, but are very different birds from two distinct families. The Snowy Egret on the right belongs to the Herons family (Ardeidae), and has a straight dagger-like bill and yellow lores (it also has yellow feet). The White Ibis on the left is in the Ibises and Spoonbills family (Threskiornithidae), has a longer curved bill and red facial skin with blue eyes, and is an adult with white plumage except for black wingtips. This juxtaposition was seen at Brazos Bend State Park, Texas, USA.