About the Glossy Ibis
A dark, slender wading bird that shimmers with iridescent greens and purples in the sunlight.
Fun Facts
- Their feathers can look almost black until sunlight reveals their glossy colors.
- They have striking reddish eyes during breeding season.
- Glossy Ibises are found on nearly every continent except Antarctica.
- Like other ibises, they feed by touch, probing mud for hidden prey.
Florida
Florida
Florida
Maine
Maine