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Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

Least Concern

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Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes)

Species

Plegadis falcinellus (Glossy Ibis)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ブロンズトキ

Chinese 彩鹮

Spanish Ibis Bronceado

French ibis falcinelle

German Brauner Sichler

Portuguese íbis-preto

Russian Каравайка

Arabic أبو منجل الأسود

Thai นกช้อนหอยดำเหลือบ

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Glossy Ibis?

The scientific name of Glossy Ibis is Plegadis falcinellus. It belongs to the genus Plegadis.

What is the conservation status of Glossy Ibis?

Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Glossy Ibis live?

Glossy Ibis is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, Ukraine.

What family does Glossy Ibis belong to?

Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) belongs to the genus Plegadis, which is part of the taxonomic family Threskiornithidae.

Is Glossy Ibis endangered?

No, Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Glossy Ibis belong to?

Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Glossy Ibis?

The closest relatives of Glossy Ibis in the genus Plegadis include Puna Ibis, White-faced Ibis.