The Scarlet Ibis, standing about 2 foot tall and truly scarlet red, is one of the most striking birds of the Americas. Similar to the Flamingo, the Scarlet Ibis (the Cocrico) gets its brilliant red plumage from the pigments in the bodies of the crustaceans on which it feeds. It is enshrined within the Coat of Arms of Trinidad and Tobago which is displayed on the obverse of this beautiful proof silver Crown. If you are a birder or world coin collector with a spot in your collection for flights of fancy then this is one fancy bird that deserves your attention!