Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus
Owned by David Fefferman (@David).
Notes
The bird is characterized by its long, down-curved bill and dark, iridescent plumage, typical of a Glossy Ibis in breeding condition.
Details
Identification
- Bird Family
- Threskiornithidae
- Family Common Name
- Ibises and Spoonbills
- Life Stage
- Adult
- Sex
- Unknown
- Size
- medium
- Color
- dark reddish-brown with iridescent green wings
- Wing Shape
- Broad
- Tail Shape
- Pointed
- Plumage
- Breeding
- Plumage Description
- Deep chestnut-brown body with metallic green and bronze iridescence on the wings.
Observation Details
- Number Observed
- 1
- Date Seen
- Jul 3, 2026
- Time Seen
- 11AM
- Location Name
- Irvine
Environment
- Habitat Type
- Wetland (Marsh)
Observer Notes
- Distance to Bird
- 5
- Distance Unit
- Meters
Tracking & Conservation
- Conservation Status
- Least Concern (LC)
- Added Details
- The bird is characterized by its long, down-curved bill and dark, iridescent plumage, typical of a Glossy Ibis in breeding condition.
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Observation Details
Environment
Observer Notes
Tracking & Conservation
Added Details
The bird is characterized by its long, down-curved bill and dark, iridescent plumage, typical of a Glossy Ibis in breeding condition.
Item Lore
The glossy ibis is a remarkably widespread species, notable for being one of the few members of the Threskiornithidae family with a nearly global distribution across temperate and tropical regions. Birdwatchers prize this medium-sized wader for its striking plumage, which shifts from a deep chestnut-brown to brilliant metallic greens and bronzes when caught in the sunlight.
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Added Details
The bird is characterized by its long, down-curved bill and dark, iridescent plumage, typical of a Glossy Ibis in breeding condition.
Observation Details
Environment
Observer Notes
Tracking & Conservation
Item Lore
The glossy ibis is a remarkably widespread species, notable for being one of the few members of the Threskiornithidae family with a nearly global distribution across temperate and tropical regions. Birdwatchers prize this medium-sized wader for its striking plumage, which shifts from a deep chestnut-brown to brilliant metallic greens and bronzes when caught in the sunlight.