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Species
Plegadis falcinellus Linnaeus, 1766
Nomenclature
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Family: ThreskiornithidaeGenus: Plegadis
Species:
Plegadis falcinellus Linnaeus, 1766
Usage:
valid
Vernacular names:
Vernacular name:
Glossy Ibis
Media
SUMMARY
Leg colours varies from very dark to olive grey. Bill colours also variable – grey or brownish. Non-breeding adult duller, dark brown, with neck and finely but densely streaked whitish. Immature similar to non-breeding birds, with oily green sheen.