Food
Omnivore
Ibises eat insects, worms, crabs and frogs.
Eats plants and animals
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Ibis Facts for Kids: I Is for Ibis
Ibises have long, curved beaks for poking in the mud. They find worms, bugs and little crabs to eat. Here are easy ibis facts for kids: what ibises eat, how big they grow, what a baby ibis is called and where ibises live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter I.
Birdtype
Omnivorediet
Chickbaby name
Fun facts
Fun Facts About Ibises
Two more true facts about the ibis that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
Ii
Say “Ibis”
Ibis starts with the letter I. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
Ibises use their long curved beak to poke in the mud.
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One more fact
Ancient Egyptians thought the ibis was special.
Act it outMove like an ibis for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter I in “Ibis”.
Ask a questionWhat would an ibis eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Ibis Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the ibis, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
An ibis is about 55 to 75 cm long.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Ibises live for about 15 years.
LifespanBaby
Chick
A baby ibis is called a chick.
Baby nameGroup
Colony
A group of ibises is called a colony.
Group nameHabitat
Wetlands
Ibises are found in wetlands worldwide.
Where they liveAnimal type
Bird
Ibises have long, curved beaks for poking in the mud. They find worms, bugs and little crabs to eat.
Ibis is a birdLetter
I is for ibis
Ibis has 4 letters and starts with I.
Say: Ibis
Quick quiz
Ibis Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
Question 1
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Free printable
Ibis Coloring Page: Letter I Worksheet
Done reading about the ibis? Print the free letter I sheet, say “I is for ibis” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Print at home or schoolFits US Letter and A4 paper
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Color and traceBig letters and dotted tracing lines
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Questions
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Ibis Questions Kids Ask
Ibises eat insects, worms, crabs and frogs. That makes the ibis an omnivore, which means it is an animal that eats plants and animals.
An ibis is about 55 to 75 cm long.
Ibises live for about 15 years.
A baby ibis is called a chick.
A group of ibises is called a colony.
Ibises live in wetlands worldwide. Their favorite habitat is: wetlands.
Yes. The ibis is a bird. Ibises have long, curved beaks for poking in the mud. They find worms, bugs and little crabs to eat.
Ibis starts with the letter I. Say it slowly and listen for the I sound at the start.
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