smittyone@cox.net Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 Seen last week in Loess Bluffs NWR, NW Missouri. Both White-faced and Glossy Ibis have been reported here this Spring. I believe the bird with it's wings raised is a White-faced based on the reddish skin ahead of it's reddish eyes. In other pics of this same bird, the legs are pinkish-red. The others in the photo are clearly breeding adult White-faced Ibis. My question regarding the bird with it's wings raised--is this a non-breeding adult, or an immature bird? I believe I read somewhere that adults can lose the white stripe around the eye as they get older. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinHood Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 I would think it is more likely to be a 1st summer bird than one in non-breeding plumage at this time of year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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