Glossy ibis / Brauner Sichler (Plegadis falcinellus)

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Sichler nach ornitho, Brauner Sichler nach Wikipedia oder Plegadis falcinellus, Neeracherried. Source: WIKIPEDIA 20220904_071146-DSC_0059 Sichler nach ornitho, Brauner Sichler nach Wikipedia oder Plegadis falcinellus, Neeracherried.JPG 2022-09-04 07.11.46
Classification: Genus Plegadis; Family Threskiornithidae
This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia.
General: The glossy ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) is a water bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the ibis and spoonbill family Threskiornithidae. The scientific name derives from Ancient Greek plegados and Latin, falcis, both meaning "sickle" and referring to the distinctive shape of the bill.[2] [more]
Vocalization: Generally silent away from breeding ground. Dry, crow-like "garr garr", may be heard occasionally in flight. At breeding ground various guttural grunts, and piping, hissing sounds. [Link]
Physical details: length=55-65 cm, wingspan=80-95 cm, weight=530-768 g

First documented observation : 2022-09-04 in Neeracherried.

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Glossy ibis, Neeracherried. 2022-09-04 09.06.02 Neeracherried