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Glossy ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

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Description:

The glossy ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) is a wading bird in the ibis 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.

Habitat:

Seen at Thol bird sanctuary.

Reference Links:

Glossy ibis - Wikipedia, Flickr

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