Glossy Ibis
Glossy Ibis (<em>Plegadis falcinellus</em>) is a species of Ibises, Spoonbills (<em>Threskiornithidae</em>) in the order Pelicans and Allies.
Overview
Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) is a species of Ibises, Spoonbills (Threskiornithidae) in the order Pelicans and Allies. A dark ibis with glossy purple-green sheen in good light and a curved bill; the most widespread ibis, found on wetlands across all continents; probes soft mud for insects and worms.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Plegadis; binomial: Plegadis falcinellus; authority: (Linnaeus, 1766). Typical size: 55-65cm. Average lifespan: 10-20 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: worldwide, but and disjunctly.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
