White-faced Ibis (Plegadis chihi) is in the Ibises and Spoonbills family (Threskiornithidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 22,149 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: year-round resident. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph White-faced Ibis: observations by month (U.S.)
About White-faced Ibis
The white-faced ibis (Plegadis chihi) is a wading bird in the ibis family, Threskiornithidae.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
White-faced Ibis by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 10,787 | September | Aug–Jul |
| Texas | 4,011 | April | Mar–May |
| Utah | 1,410 | May | Apr–Aug |
| Nevada | 924 | May | Apr–Jan |
| Arizona | 866 | April | Apr–May |
| Oregon | 673 | May | Apr–Aug |
| Colorado | 469 | April | Apr–May |
| New Mexico | 382 | April | Apr–May |
| Idaho | 340 | May | Apr–Sep |
| Louisiana | 337 | April | Mar–May |
| Kansas | 267 | April | Apr–May |
| Hawaii | 150 | January | Sep–Apr |
| Montana | 139 | May | May–May |
| Oklahoma | 135 | April | Apr–May |
| South Dakota | 132 | May | Apr–Sep |
| Nebraska | 131 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Florida | 127 | January | Oct–May |
| Minnesota | 90 | April | Apr–May |
| Wyoming | 87 | May | May–May |
| North Dakota | 83 | June | May–Jul |
| Washington | 79 | May | Apr–May |
| Massachusetts | 53 | April | Apr–May |
| Wisconsin | 44 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Missouri | 43 | April | Apr–May |
| Illinois | 42 | May | May–May |
| New York | 40 | May | May–Jul |
| Ohio | 40 | May | May–May |
| New Jersey | 35 | May | May–Jun |
| Iowa | 27 | April | Apr–May |
| Michigan | 25 | May | May–May |
| Mississippi | 25 | April | Apr–May |
| Arkansas | 21 | September | Sep–Oct |
| Virginia | 20 | October | Oct–Oct |
| Connecticut | 15 | March | Mar–May |
| Maryland | 14 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Tennessee | 14 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Indiana | 13 | October | Oct–Oct |
| Alabama | 10 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Georgia | 8 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | May | May–May |
| South Carolina | 7 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Maine | 6 | June | Jun–Jun |
| North Carolina | 6 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Rhode Island | 6 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Delaware | 5 | June | Jun–Jun |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related birds (Ibises and Spoonbills)
Photography tips
- Use a fast shutter (1/2000 s or faster) for birds in flight.
- Focus on the eye and shoot at the bird's eye level.
- Approach slowly and stop if the bird changes behavior; never bait or flush birds.
- Morning activity peaks in the first two hours after sunrise.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph White-faced Ibis?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from March to January.
Where is White-faced Ibis most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Texas, Utah.