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Glossy Ibis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) is a wading bird in the ibis family Threskiornithidae. This is the most widespread ibis species, breeding in scattered sites in warm regions of Europe, Asia...
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Learn how to identify Glossy Ibis, its life history, cool facts, sounds and calls, and watch videos. A dark wading bird with a long, down-curved bill. Although the Glossy Ibis in North America lives primarily along the Atlantic Coast, it also can be found in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. ... Glossy Ibis Range Map...
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www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Glossy_Ibis/id
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Immature White Ibis has a white belly. The White-faced Ibis is very similar in all plumages. Adult White-faced Ibis has a red, not brown, eye. In alternate plumage the White-faced Ibis has an even white band around the bare red facial skin and has redder legs. ... Glossy ibis Plegadis falcinellus...
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The glossy ibis is about 20 inches tall with a wingspan of about three feet. It has a long, dark gray bill that is curved down. It has dark purple to black feathers on its head, neck, back and belly. Its legs are long and black and its wings and tail are a shiny green. ... Characteristics; Range; Habitat; Diet;
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www.nhptv.org/natureworks/glossyibis.htm
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A relative newcomer to North America, the Glossy Ibis first expanded its range along the Atlantic Coast in the early 19th century. Today, the scarlet and iridescent green of its breeding plumage can be observed on every continent except Antarctica.
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The Glossy Ibis probably crossed the Atlantic from Africa to northern South America in the 19th century, dispersing northward into the United States by way of the Caribbean region. In recent years it has expanded its range considerably and is now a common breeder in areas where it was formerly rare or absent.
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A Glossy Ibis with this particular coloring being extremely rare...
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