: Both parents share responsibilities for incubating the 2 to 4 eggs and feeding the young.
: They are resident breeders in South America, Central America, Mexico, and coastal regions of the Caribbean and the Gulf Coast of the United States (primarily Florida, Texas, and Louisiana). ajaia ajaja
: Adults feature bright pink feathers, a white neck and back, and red eyes. Their bare heads can range in color from dull green to orange or black. : Both parents share responsibilities for incubating the
: The spoon-shaped bill is used to forage by swinging it from side to side in shallow water. Sensors in the bill detect the vibrations of prey like shrimp, fish, and insects, triggering the bill to snap shut instantly. a white neck and back