Glossy Ibis
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About the Glossy Ibis
The Glossy Ibis is a widespread species of ibis; it can be found on almost all continents. Glossy Ibises are thought to originate from the Old World and have spread naturally from Africa to South America sometime in the 19th century.
The Glossy Ibis nests in trees, often together with herons and other waders. The species tends to be nomadic. Northern breeding populations migrate to warmer climes outside of breeding.
As with many species having such a large natural range, the Glossy Ibis has a conservation status of Least Concern (as of September 2014).
Details & Statistics
Added to Birdorable
Hatched August 1, 2009
Scientific Name
Plegadis falcinellus
Bird Family
Measurements
Length:
1.6 to 2.2 feet
(48 to 66 cm)
Wingspan:
2.6 to 3.4 feet
(0.8 to 1 meters)
Weight:
1.1 to 1.8 pounds
(499 to 799.5 grams)
Range
West Europe
East Europe
North Europe
South Europe
West Asia
Central Asia
East Asia
Southeast Asia
South Asia
Australia
North Africa
West Africa
Central Africa
East Africa
South Africa
North America
Central America
Caribbean
South America
United States (West)
United States (East)
New Zealand
Madagascar
International Names
Brazilian
Caraúna-de-cara-branca
Chinese
彩鹮
Czech
Ibis Hnědý
Danish
Sort Ibis
Dutch
Zwarte Ibis
Finnish
Pronssi-iibis
French
Ibis Falcinelle
German
Sichler
Italian
Mignattaio
Japanese
ブロンズトキ (Buronzutoki)
Norwegian
Bronseibis
Polish
Ibis Kasztanowaty
Russian
Каравайка
Spanish
Morito Común
Swedish
Bronsibis
