Pelicans, Herons, and Allies
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Threskiornithidae Low risk
The glossy ibis is a water bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the ibis and spoonbill family Threskiornithidae. The scientific name derives from Ancient Greek plegados and Latin, falcis, both meaning "sickle" and referring to the distinctive shape of the bill.
Summary from Wikipedia
At a glance
Family
Threskiornithidae
Group
Pelicans, Herons, and Allies
Conservation status
Low risk
Similar birds
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