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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