Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus)

Glossy Ibis, Plegadis falcinellus

Palm Beach Gardens, FL
2015-10-19

Glossy Ibis is a large aquatic bird of the ibis family (Threskiornithidae). Its overall color is dark including its curved long beak. Its neck and above are marked with small white dots. Blue lines run above and below the eyes. The photo shows the ibis is preening its feathers.

Glossy Ibis, Plegadis falcinellus

Palm Beach Gardens, FL
2015-10-19

In flight, glossy ibis extends its neck and legs as shown in the photo.

Other Threskiornithidae species:

American White Ibis
Eudocimus albus