Scarlet Ibis : Eudocimus ruber
The most colorful of all ibis species, the scarlet ibis is native to South America.
Chicks are born gray and gradually turn pink/red during their first year of life. Just like flamingos, adults require carotenoids in their diet to maintain their color.
(Source: tangledwing.wordpress.com)
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