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White-faced Ibis (juvenile)
Stanley Jones

White-faced Ibis (juvenile) (Plegadis chihi)

White-faced Ibis (Plegadis chihi) Sexes similar but juvenile differs from adults. Photographed in Shoveler Pond, Anauhac National Wildlife Refuge, northwest of High Island abutting East Bay, Chambers County, Texas, USA. Coastal marshes and prairies at 2-3 m (6-10 ft) elevation. 6
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Habitat
Shoveler Pond, Coastal marshes and prairies at 2-3 m (6-10 ft) elevation.
Location
Shoveler Pond, Anauhac National Wildlife Refuge, northwest of High Island abutting East Bay, Chambers County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
May 2016
Scientific name
Plegadis chihi
Equipment used
Canon
ducbucln
Outstanding capture of this youngster. Great job catching the iridescent colors and that bill color is interesting.

Vicki
 
Chris G6 UXU
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Lovely shot, lighting and setting Stanley, many tfs and a fine set today.
 
aloktewari
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Three stunning images, Stanley ... wonderful info, too ... great work ... tfs ...
 
KC Foggin
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Wow Stanley! You've really nailed the feather detail and feather sheen in this gorgeous imahge. Beautifully captured.
 
delia todd
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What a great picture to get of this youngster!!! Some lovely iridescence showing on his wings too.

A super job you've done here Stanley - thanks for sharing him with us my friend.
 

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