I is for Ibises on ABC Wednesday
There was another "I" photo I wanted to post, but to keep with the San Francisco Zoo animal photo series, I decided to post the Ibises photo.
At the zoo, these Ibises were housed in an enclosed area where they were free to roam as they pleased; however, most were happy just perched in one spot. From what I learned, most Ibises are quiet and social birds. The Waldrapp Ibises in the photo are nearly extinct in the wild, but they reproduce well in the zoos and could some day be brought back to Africa and Turkey where they originate. Although I have to say, they have a face only a mother could love. :D
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- AV
30 comments:
I agree that they are not the prize winning faces. Great shot and choice for I.
Loved the quotation! LOL!
THat is an impressive beak. I guess it digs into trees/earth/sand for food.
LOL! Great comment from you - at the end..... ;)
Liked the owl better, but the day is for I so.......
You were really paying attention to detail...I did not even see these birds and if I did....did not notice the name! Very good choice......
What an unusual looking bird. I agree on the face comment. lol
I got to see Ibis in the wild in NC at the beach. VEry cool birds!
Nice post
What a great "I" post! They certainly aren't pretty, but they are interesting. Thanks about the info about them.
Such tiny heads on such a big body!
A mythic bird ...
bravo !
Miss Yves
Oh ... how wonderful .. I will be in SF in April .. I am looking forward to going to the zoo!
Oh that is a very ugly bird, that beak is something. Great I post
What an usual bird. Great shot!
The word "ibis" is often found in crossword puzzles, but I must admit I never knew what they actually looked like. Now I know! And I agree...a face only a mother could love. Good one! :D
Keep up with the zoo. The pictures are wonderful. Maybe a choice for me for the next round--a trip to the zoo.
Wow, I've never seen one of these birds before now. I think they are pretty cool looking. That is some impressive beak.
Nice photo.
Ibis is a good one. I've never seen a black one. I'm sure I have a photo of a white one from around here but didn't want to dig through the hundreds of pics we've taken at the zoo over the years to find one. Too lazy, I guess. :)
I have never seen such a bird. Very unusual.
Love your photos of birds:D
That beak looks downright dangerous! What a great photo of a really ugly bird!
Neat
Awesome looking bird. Great!!!
It looks like a freaky vulture.
Thank you everyone for your comments. Glad everyone knows what an ibis looks like now. It is quite an unusual looking bird.
Since Wednesday is always so busy for me, I'll get to your posting as soon as I can.
Great photo! It is an unusual bird, isn't it but still I find it very attractive.
I'm glad they're doing well in zoos. They aren't beautiful, but I love their beaks!
Marvellous photographs, splendid colours, very good shot!
Happy Easter!
That's a bird I have never seen - thank you for a good I!
PS The rules for ABC Wednesday are being changed a bit from tomorrow - have a look at Mrs. Nesbitt's Place.
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