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Keywords

Glossy Ibis, White-faced Ibis, Plegadis chihi, Arkansas, Plegadis falcinellus

Abstract

The Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) and White-faced Ibis (P. chihi) sometimes are reported simply as Dark Ibises due to difficulty in identifying them when mature characters are not clearly visible. We evaluated reports verified on citizen science websites to examine the origins and distributions of these migratory species in Arkansas. The Glossy Ibis was first documented in Arkansas in 1956, has been reported in 21 of our 75 counties, and is found more commonly in eastern Arkansas. The White-faced Ibis was first reported in Arkansas in 1971, has been reported in 41 of our 75 counties, and is most common in western Arkansas. Arkansas distribution is consistent with the historic origins of both species, and the White-faced Ibis is the more commonly reported of the 2 species in the state. Both species are reported most often in April and May, then observations increase again in August and September.

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