The glossy ibis 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.

This Glossy Ibis was photographed at Lakeland, FL on February 22, 2026. View all Glossy Ibis photos →