Birds of Barbados is a social media initiative that aims to raise awareness and educate people about the beautiful birds of Barbados, both native and migratory, where and how to see them, the challenges they face, and the efforts to protect them.
Thursday 19 September 2013
Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus)
Description: 22-25
inches; long brownish color down curved bill; long neck; long legs. Non Breeding: Brown plumage; grey
facial skin with a pale bluish boarder. Breeding:
Reddish brown plumage; wings emerald greenish with glossy iridescence; Juvenile: dusky brown plumage. Habitat:
Mudflats;
shallow ponds etc. Statue:
Vagrant, yearly visitor
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