Puna ibis
These wading birds love marshy areas. Their long, curved bills help them dig through the mud to find food. When wading, like many other wading birds, the Puna ibis uses its long toes to distribute its weight, so it doesn’t sink in the mud.
- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- Life span15-18 years
- Body size2 ft. tall
- Native habitat Inland wetlands of western South America
- DietAmphibians, aquatic insects, mollusks