About the Glossy Ibis
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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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ibises and Spoonbills (Threskiornithidae) |
| Species | Plegadis falcinellus |
| Species Codes | gloibi, GLIB |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Glossy Ibis belong to?
The Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) belongs to the Ibises and Spoonbills family (Threskiornithidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Glossy Ibis?
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....
Where can I report a Glossy Ibis sighting?
You can log sightings of Glossy Ibis on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gloibi, or on iNaturalist.
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