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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. Wikipedia

Scientific name: Plegadis falcinellus

Mass: 15 oz (Adult) Encyclopedia of Life

Height: about 20 inches tall nhpbs.org

Family: Threskiornithidae

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Uploaded on September 21, 2021