General Description: White-faced Ibis (Plegadis chihi) are wading birds with long legs and a long, decurved bill. Breeding birds are chestnut colored with glossy black wings, red legs, yellow bill, red facial skin, and a white border around the facial skin. Juveniles are glossy black overall and lack the white facial border. White-faced Ibis are difficult to distinguish from Glossy Ibis, but Glossys are eastern birds (Atlantic and Gulf coasts) and should't be seen around Las Vegas.

Favored Habitat: Ponds and marshes.

Where to Find: White-faced Ibis are not common around Las Vegas, but look for them at the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve and in the Pahranagat Valley.

Comments: These birds are winter visitors in the Las Vegas area.