Glossy Ibis
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    Glossy Ibis

    Plegadis falcinellus

    Waterbirds
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.633 kg

    Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).

    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.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Glossy Ibis. Sightings recorded in 200 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Australasia
    Broome Wildlife Centre 5(1)(h) ReserveTop End & Kimberley, Australia
    Common
    Yabbra National ParkNew South Wales & ACT, Australia
    Occasional
    East Africa
    Idodi-Pawaga Wildlife Management AreaSouthern Tanzania Wilderness, Tanzania
    Occasional
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