The glossy ibis is a widespread ibis species that probably originated from the Old World but has since spread to the Americas.
It is named so because its breeding plumage features a glossy lower back, wings, and tail. In non-breeding plumage, it is typically duller, with its head and neck densely streaked with white. It has a varied diet and forages by probing into the mud in shallow water.
Breeding populations are found as large flocks or colonies in marshes near lakes or rivers, lagoons, floodplains, and sometimes even in coastal areas. They are monogamous, and a pair bond is formed between two mates that generally lasts only during the breeding season. Most migrate southwards after breeding.
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Terrestrial / Aquatic
Altricial / Precocial
Polygamous / Monogamous
Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic
Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal
Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd / Flock
Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore
Migratory: Yes / No
Domesticated: Yes / No
Dangerous: Yes / No
