Scarlet Ibis Color and Habitat

The video discusses the scarlet ibis, a bird native to northern South America and Trinidad. It highlights the bird's preference for shallow water habitats and explains how its diet, rich in crustaceans, influences its vibrant coloration. The video also describes how zoos provide a pelleted diet to maintain the birds' color, especially in young birds, resulting in a beautiful pink hue.

Where do Scarlet Ibis primarily originate from?

• Northern Europe

• Southern Africa

• Eastern Asia

• Northern South America and Trinidad

Why do Scarlet Ibis prefer shallow water habitats?

• They are waders and feed on substrate

• They are excellent swimmers

• They build nests in water

• They avoid predators

What gives the Scarlet Ibis its vibrant color?

• The sunlight

• The trees they nest in

• The water they live in

• The crustaceans they eat

How is the pink color of Scarlet Ibis maintained in zoos?

• Through exposure to sunlight

• By painting their feathers

• By keeping them in pink-colored enclosures

• By feeding them a special pelleted diet with vitamins

When is the pink shade of Scarlet Ibis most ethereal?

• During sunrise

• At noon

• When the sun is going down

• At midnight