Carol DM
A new bird to share with my Birds of the Alphabet series.
GLOSSY IBIS
Never seen one of these birds before. Had to do some research to find out more about this bird.
- Flocks of Glossy Ibis forage quite close together, advancing slowly as they probe a muddy area. This activity often attracts Snowy Egrets and other species of waders, which capture minnows and other prey moving away from the feeding ibis flocks.
- Glossy Ibises nest in colonies, often among other species of ibis, heron, egret, or spoonbill. Colonial nesters have the advantage of many extra sets of eyes looking out for predators. Colonies might also be places where highly gregarious species like ibises can share information about the most productive foraging areas.
- Glossy Ibis is a cosmopolitan species, also found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. In recent decades, its population in Spain has been increasing rapidly, probably helped by increased rice cultivation there. Glossy Ibises banded in Spain have turned up as far away as Barbados, having crossed the Atlantic—a remarkable feat but one that several species of heron and egret have managed as well.
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Have you seen an Ibis bird in your world?
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Yes
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i have seen these in Florida and New Orleans areas but not in the DC area. Beautiful! I love this series!!!!
They are water birds, the main reason I have not see them here. Thanks, I enjoy learning about birds and sharing.
i love the series – they are so cool. I love watching water birds!
Since there is not water around, I never see these types of birds.
we do when we got out towards the ocean – but not this bird it is further south!
What an interesting bird, I have heard of ibis but not glossy ibis.
I thought so too. Good to see you.
Very interesting I have never heard of glossy ibis but I do know ibis are quite common in Australia. When my late husband once took a trip there he took many pictures of the ibis.
When I lived in New Orleans there were different types there along the coast. Did not know they were in Australia too. Cool!
I haven’t seen these birds yet because we don’t have them in our country. Thanks for the information.
You are welcome, I don’t see many shore or water birds here either.