Glossy Ibis
NameGlossy Ibis
Common NameGlossy Ibis
Scientific NamePlegadis falcinellus
FamilyThreskiornithidae
Wingspan (cm)90
Length (cm)57
Weight (g)700
Plumage DetailsAdults display a rich reddish-brown body, with wings and back showing iridescent bronze-green and purplish gloss, particularly noticeable in sunlight. The bill is grayish-black, and the legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallGenerally a quiet species, but produces various grunts, croaks, and hisses, especially when nesting in colonies.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species has a widespread but disjunct global distribution, found in tropical and warm-temperate regions across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and parts of the Americas.
Identifying Featureslong decurved bill, dark reddish-brown plumage, iridescent wings, long dark legs, wading bird
Description
The Glossy Ibis is a medium-sized wading bird characterized by its long, decurved bill and dark, iridescent plumage. It typically forages in shallow wetlands, probing for invertebrates and small aquatic animals.
