The Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) is a medium-sized, highly adaptable wading bird and the most widespread ibis species in the world. Glossy ibises primarily inhabit freshwater or brackish wetlands, marshes, coastal lagoons, and flooded agricultural areas. The scientific name stems from the Greek and Latin words for "sickle," directly referencing its downward-curved bill.
Contributor: Giannis Gasteratos