![]() Red-Naped Ibis Red-Naped Ibis is found in the plains of the Indian Subcontinent. This ibis is identified as a large black-colored bird. It has a featherless head, at the top of which is a patch of bright red warty skin. Its Iris is orange red in color and it’s bill is long and curves downwards. This bird has a brown body and neck, which are devoid of gloss. Blue-green gloss is evident on the black wing feathers and tail. Male and female Ibis are identical and young birds are browner and initially lack the bare head and crown. This bird depends on carrion, insects, frogs, etc for survival. Black-Headed Ibis ![]() Glossy Ibis Glossy Ibis can be identified as a bird with reddish-brown body. Its long bill is brownish grey in color and curves downwards. Its wings are shiny bottle-green in color. Its leg color varies from dark brown to olive-grey. It has a length of about 45 to 65 cm, giving it the label of being medium sized. Its wingspan ranges from about 80 to 90 cm. This ibis has been labeled as of ‘least concern’ by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. It depends on fish, amphibians, lizards, small snakes, insects, molluscs and crustaceans for survival. (Last Updated on : 17-01-2017) |
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