# @bbcearth on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn16jZQIHve
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/73497944-bbcearth-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/cc655f5d4c.jpg
- **Posted:** 2023-01-25T15:01:19.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BBC Earth (@bbcearth) — https://gondola.cc/bbcearth

## Caption

Scarlet ibis get their red colour from carotenoids which are present in crabs and other crustaceans; a main part of their diet. Their long, curved bill allows them to locate their food and also have a good grip on it when eating.

#EarthCapture by had2o_art
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#BBCEarth #Red #Scarlet #Ibis #AmazingAnimals #WildlifePhotography

## Stats

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- **Comments:** 66

## Tags

red, bbcearth, amazinganimals, wildlifephotography, scarlet, earthcapture, ibis

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