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The mature White Ibis is easily distinguished from other Ibis, thanks to its stark all-white plumage. Generally a bird found near the coastlines in the Southeastern United States, strays do occasionally wander well north of the normal breeding range. It remains an extremely rare visitor to South Dakota, however. While they often... 

The Glossy Ibis is virtually identical to its close relative, the White-faced Ibis, and extreme care should be taken when trying to differentiate between the two. However, while the White-faced Ibis can be common in parts of the state (primarily the Northeast), the Glossy Ibis is normally only found near the Gulf Coast and southern... 

The White-faced Ibis is the Ibis most commonly found in South Dakota. It is very similar to the Glossy Ibis, but the two species ranges are generally distinctive. Where they do overlap, intermediates (possibly hybrids) can make positive identification nearly impossible. They currently appear to be expanding in both range and...