No South American birds migrate to North America. Ibises nest in large breeding colonies. The female ibis lays two or three dull green eggs streaked with brown. After 23 days of incubation, the young hatchling is able to leave the nest. The young are first featherless, and then a dark brownish color, which slowly changes to the red of their parents as they age.
Few people know that birds play a vital role in the overall balance of the world's environment.
They eat mollusks and crustaceans, two of the organisms we studied in lab. The shade of red that the Scarlet Ibis has is unique and beautiful. These links might be interesting if you would like to see different kinds of birds who are featured at these zoos.