Bird field guideBird identification [A-B]
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Bird identification [E-F]
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Bird identification [I-J]
Ibis, Glossy bird pictures<
Ibis, Wood bird pictures
Jaeger, Long-tailed bird pictures
Jaeger, Parasitic bird pictures
Jaeger, Pomarine bird pictures
Jay, Blue bird pictures
Jay, Canada bird pictures
Jay, Florida bird pictures
Jay, Green bird pictures
Junco, Slate-colored bird pictures
Junco, White-winged bird pictures
Bird identification [K-L]
Bird identification [M-N]
Bird identification [O-P]
Bird identification [Q-R]
Bird identification [S-T]
Bird identification [U-V]
Bird identification [W-X]
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Bird watching diary
Ibis, Glossy bird pictures
GLOSSY IBIS - Family Ibididae. 186. Plegadis autumnalis. 25 inches.
The neck and body of this bird is a rich dark chestnut color, glossy with purplish on the head; wings and tail glossy greenish black; bill, legs and feet carmine red, bill much curved downward.
This bird is just the same as the White-faced Glossy Ibis which is occasionally found in southern California, with the exception that the latter has the forehead and feathers, bordering the bill, white.
Nest. - Strongly and compactly woven of dead rushes attached to living stalks, and well cupped.
Eggs 3 or 4 deep greenish blue color (1.95 x 1.35).