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
I agree that they are not the prize winning faces. Great shot and choice for I.
ReplyDeleteLoved the quotation! LOL!
ReplyDeleteTHat is an impressive beak. I guess it digs into trees/earth/sand for food.
ReplyDeleteLOL! Great comment from you - at the end..... ;)
ReplyDeleteLiked the owl better, but the day is for I so.......
ReplyDeleteYou 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......
ReplyDeleteWhat an unusual looking bird. I agree on the face comment. lol
ReplyDeleteI got to see Ibis in the wild in NC at the beach. VEry cool birds!
ReplyDeleteNice post
What a great "I" post! They certainly aren't pretty, but they are interesting. Thanks about the info about them.
ReplyDeleteSuch tiny heads on such a big body!
ReplyDeleteA mythic bird ...
ReplyDeletebravo !
Miss Yves
Oh ... how wonderful .. I will be in SF in April .. I am looking forward to going to the zoo!
ReplyDeleteOh that is a very ugly bird, that beak is something. Great I post
ReplyDeleteWhat an usual bird. Great shot!
ReplyDeleteThe 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
ReplyDeleteKeep up with the zoo. The pictures are wonderful. Maybe a choice for me for the next round--a trip to the zoo.
ReplyDeleteWow, I've never seen one of these birds before now. I think they are pretty cool looking. That is some impressive beak.
ReplyDeleteNice photo.
ReplyDeleteIbis 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. :)
ReplyDeleteI have never seen such a bird. Very unusual.
ReplyDeleteLove your photos of birds:D
ReplyDeleteThat beak looks downright dangerous! What a great photo of a really ugly bird!
ReplyDeleteNeat
ReplyDeleteAwesome looking bird. Great!!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a freaky vulture.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for your comments. Glad everyone knows what an ibis looks like now. It is quite an unusual looking bird.
ReplyDeleteSince 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.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad they're doing well in zoos. They aren't beautiful, but I love their beaks!
ReplyDeleteMarvellous photographs, splendid colours, very good shot!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter!
That's a bird I have never seen - thank you for a good I!
ReplyDeletePS The rules for ABC Wednesday are being changed a bit from tomorrow - have a look at Mrs. Nesbitt's Place.