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About the Glossy Ibis
The glossy ibis is a medium-sized dark wading bird with long legs, a long down-curved bill and plumage that can appear rich bronze, purple, green and copper in strong light. It is found around wetlands, marshes, shallow lakes, rivers and flooded grasslands, often feeding in soft mud or shallow water. Its diet consists mainly of insects, crustaceans, worms, frogs and other small aquatic animals. It is generally social and may gather in flocks, particularly where feeding conditions are favourable.
How to identify the Glossy Ibis
Medium-sized dark ibis with long legs and a long, distinctly down-curved bill. Plumage appears dark brown at a distance but shows glossy green, purple and bronze iridescence in good light.
Did you know?
Glossy Ibises often forage by probing soft mud with their long bills, using touch rather than sight to locate prey beneath the surface.
Also known as: Glansibis, Ibis
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