Found mainly in South America, this ibis is also placed in its own genus.
It is often shown in field guides as similar to Plegadis ibises, but the jizz is completely
different, as are the bare parts colours.The bare facial skin helps to distinguish it
from the larger Sharp-tailed Ibis.
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HOMEPAGE
BARE-FACED IBIS
Phimosus infuscatus
