Our bird of the month for July 2022 is the White-faced Ibis (Plegadis Chihi). Ibises are
members of the Threskiornithidae family which include many species of large wading birds. White-faced Ibises are commonly found in wetlands and marshlands through out the west and Northern Nevada during the Spring and Summer months. They are relatively easy to find and observe as they are active during the day busily foraging for food in marshes, ponds and meadows. They can often be found at Rancho San Rafael Park in the spring and the Damonte wetlands in summer. While at first glance, they can appear to be drab brown in color, when the sunlight hits them just right their feathers are a beautiful iridescent with subtle shades of muted greens, browns and violets. Breeding plumage includes for both sexes, the white markings around their chin and eyes giving them the distinctive look that gives them their name. For more information about the White-faced Ibis, visit the Audubon Field Guide below. |
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