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Scientific Name: Plegadis falcinellus
Passage hatched and winters in UAE
Glossy Ibis have touch sensors on the bill which helps them to find their prey by just touching the surface with its long curved beak.
Size: | 48–66 cm long |
Habitat: | Wet grasslands, inland wetlands, coastal lagoons and as well as mudflats. |
IUCN Status: | Least Concern |
Diet: | Fish, crustaceans, insects, mollusks and occasionally fish. |
Other Status: | Annex II of CMS |
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