Field Guide for all the Birds of North America
Glossy Ibis
Ibis falcinelle
Plegadis falcinellus
Information, images and range maps on over 1,000 birds of North America, including sub-species, vagrants, introduced birds and possibilities
Life, Habitat & Pictures of Noerth American Ibises
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23" 58.4cm | 36" 91.4cm | 1.2lb. 544.3g | Threskiornithidae | Plegadis falcinellus |
- Summer
- Year Around
- Winter
The Glossy Ibis is more likely to be seen in the southeastern regions of North America. This ibis is very similar to the White-eyed Ibis, which is seen in the western regions of the US states. Close observation is needed when seeing these two wading birds, because sometimes a small amount of white can be seen around the eyes of the Glossy Ibis.
References to Other Bird Sites:
Avibase - the world bird database This site provides the user with a complete list of bird species, broken down per country, or in the example of the US or Canada, per state and province. Here, bird species names are available in other languages, a great asset to be used as a translation of foreign bird names.
ABA - American Birding Association This site represents an organization that maintains official records of all birds species that have been proven to have been seen inside the perimeters of the North American Continent and the surrounding bodies of water. Regular revised versions are posted to keep the bird list current at all times. This is the list used by all serious birders over their lifetime. You may be aware of the movie called the "Big Year". It was with this list that all the competing birders used in an attempt to set a new record as to how many bird species that could be seen by an individual birder in one calendar year.
I hope you will take advantage of these suggested websites. I have used each of them, in one way or another, throughout the years in my quest to better identify and understand our fine feathered friends.
