American White Ibises

American White Ibises (Eudocimus albus) is found at mid-Atlantic and Gulf Coast of the United States.

Picture: Marcelle Daoud

It is considered a monogamous species of bird, however some behaviors of extra pair copulation already have been noted.

This species has sexual dimorphism between males and females. Males have larger bodies than females, and also they have longer bills. These sexual differences can influence in different kind of behaviors between the sexes. 

The American White Ibises usually feed on aquatic insects, small fish, crayfish, and other types of aquatic life.

Picture: Marcelle Daoud