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This .species occurs in Soiilh America from the West Indies north to 

 Florida and the Gulf States. It breeds in Morida, where it is known as 

 " Pink Curlew," the nest beiui;- jilaced in mangrove bushes or low trees. 



The e<;-o"s are usually four or li\-e, beino- white and marked with olive 

 brt)wn. The bird is conunon on the Hahama Islands. 



Family IBIDID.E. Iijisks. 

 Gems GUARA Rj:kii. 



Guara alba (iiiiinature). 



GUAR A ALBA (//////.). 



White Ibis. 



General plumage wliite, with tiie four outer primaries tipped witli black; the bare skin on the 

 head IS reddish orange. The immature bird is sometimes l)ro\vn and white; sometimes crray 

 brown, and white, having the under parts white, and still younger birds are brown with a white 



