Glossy Ibis

1 week ago door Henk Spuijbroek

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The Glossy Ibis is a medium-sized wading bird with stunning iridescent bronze-brown plumage, particularly vibrant in good light. It possesses a long, decurved bill perfectly adapted for probing mud and shallow water.

Where to spot

Extremely widespread globally, found in wetlands, marshes, rice fields, and shallow coastal areas across parts of Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

How to spot

Look for its slender, dark profile and the long, downward-curved bill. In good light, its iridescent purplish-green gloss on the dark plumage becomes striking. Often seen foraging in shallow water, probing the mud with its bill.

When to spot

Generally year-round resident in warmer regions, migratory in temperate zones, arriving in spring for breeding. Best observed during daylight hours, especially at dawn or dusk when actively feeding.

Where to spot

Extremely widespread globally, found in wetlands, marshes, rice fields, and shallow coastal areas across parts of Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

How to spot

When to spot

Generally year-round resident in warmer regions, migratory in temperate zones, arriving in spring for breeding. Best observed during daylight hours, especially at dawn or dusk when actively feeding.

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The Glossy Ibis holds one of the most widespread distributions of any bird species, found on every continent except Antarctica, a testament to its remarkable adaptability to diverse wetland habitats.

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