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Sacred Ibis or Wood stork in Florida? (1 Viewer)

I have seen this bird numerous times in this lake. It looks like an ibis to me but it has a black head. Upon researching it, it can be a sacred Ibis or Wood stork but based on the wing color I think it is a Wood stork. Thanks for the help. Article I found on the topic attached as well.
 

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agree, wood stork

no black ornamental feathers to the rear like in sacred ibis , also pinkish foot as in wood stork and bill and head shape as well as leg length better for wood stork
 
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