American White Ibis
The white plumage and pink facial skin of adult American White Ibises. During breeding season, the skin darkens to a deep pink on the bill and an almost purple-tinted red on the legs. It then fades to a paler pink, and the tip of the bill becomes blackish as shown in the photo.
40-Acre Lake
Brazos Bend State Park, Texas
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Taken on March 11, 2013
American White Ibis
The white plumage and pink facial skin of adult American White Ibises. During breeding season, the skin darkens to a deep pink on the bill and an almost purple-tinted red on the legs. It then fades to a paler pink, and the tip of the bill becomes blackish as shown in the photo.
40-Acre Lake
Brazos Bend State Park, Texas
1,082
views
4
faves
8
comments
Uploaded on March 25, 2013
Taken on March 11, 2013