Scarlet Ibis

Scarlet Ibis

There are 5 scarlet ibises that call the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo home. Keep reading to learn more about their history and species!

Scarlet Ibis Fun Facts

  • Scarlet Ibises are native to tropical South America/Caribbean
  • They are the national bird of Trinidad/Tobago
  • Scarlet Ibises live in colonies of 30 to 1000 for protection
  • They also likes to be around other birds such as spoonbills and ducks for safety
  • Eats beetles, shrimps, insects, mollusks, small fish, crayfish, and amphibians
  • Lives about 16 years in the wild and 20 years in captivity.

Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo Scarlet Ibises

These Scarlet Ibises lived at Safari West before relocating to the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo. 

Four photos of Scarlet Ibises in various stages of flight

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