2305_3548 White-faced Ibis Flip & Swallow Demo
Technique is everything. The White-faced Ibis uses its long, curved bill to probe the shallows for invertebrates, but before it will swallow its prey comes the mid-air flip, expelling most of the water. Fascinating to observe, and I saw them do it over and over again.
Photographed at Pakowki Lake, in southern Alberta (Canada). Don't use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without explicit permission ©2023 James R. Page - all rights reserved.
2305_3548 White-faced Ibis Flip & Swallow Demo
Technique is everything. The White-faced Ibis uses its long, curved bill to probe the shallows for invertebrates, but before it will swallow its prey comes the mid-air flip, expelling most of the water. Fascinating to observe, and I saw them do it over and over again.
Photographed at Pakowki Lake, in southern Alberta (Canada). Don't use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without explicit permission ©2023 James R. Page - all rights reserved.