BARE-FACED IBIS Phimosus infuscatus FAUNA PARAGUAY

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BARE-FACED IBIS Phimosus infuscatus
With his naked face, wholly dark plumage and stunted legs this ibis is easily recognised, at least if you see him well! Its a common species, often in flocks though not usually including more than 8 or 10 birds. This species is almost silent, leading to his other, less often used, common name - the Whispering Ibis.

FIGURE 1 - Adult, Bahía de Asunción, Departamento Central (Alberto Esquivel undated).
FIGURE 2 - Adult, Lolita, Departamento Presidente Hayes (Marcelo Bombaci October 2007).
FIGURE 3 - Same individual (Paul Smith October 2007).
FIGURE 4 - Same individual face on (Paul Smith October 2007).
FIGURE 5 - Same individual stretching wing (Paul Smith October 2007).
FIGURE 6 - Same individual in flight (Marcelo Bombaci October 2007).
VIDEO - Same individual as Figs 2-6

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