The ibis I previously reported at Cottonwood Marsh is either a Glossy x White-faced Ibis hybrid or a White-faced Ibis that has not completed molt into its alternate plumage. The facial skin lacks the white fringe that is typical of White-faced Ibis. That initially threw me off as well as the birder who pointed the bird out to me.
However, the iris is red as are the legs which are indicative of White-faced. The facial skin appears gray in some photos, though it looks more pinkish in others. Gray facial skin would suggest Glossy Ibis; pink would suggest White-faced. I’m attaching a link to the eBird report https://ebird.org/checklist/S68149914 <https://ebird.org/checklist/S68149914> which includes photos. I’d be interested in opinions. Chuck Hundertmark Lafayette, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/E04BD344-3F44-42E3-AB77-8BA3CE8BC1A9%40gmail.com.
