Glossy Ibis at Chapel Amble (Afternoon)

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The Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) is a wading bird in the ibis family Threskiornithidae.

This is the most widespread ibis species, breeding in scattered sites in warm regions of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Atlantic and Caribbean region of the Americas. It is thought to have originated in the Old World and spread naturally from Africa to northern South America in the 19th century. This species is migratory; most European birds winter in Africa, and in North America birds from north of the Carolinas winter farther south. Birds from other populations may disperse widely outside the breeding season. While generally declining in Europe it has recently established a breeding colony in Southern Spain, and there appears to be a growing trend for the Spanish birds to winter in Britiain and Ireland.
Non-breeding plumage

The Glossy Ibis nests colonially in trees, often with herons. It is also gregarious when feeding in marshy wetlands; it preys on fish, frogs and other water creatures, as well as occasionally on insects.

This species is 55--65 centimetres (22--26 in) long with an 88--105 centimetres (35--41 in) wingspan. Breeding adults have reddish-brown bodies and shiny bottle-green wings. Non-breeders and juveniles have duller bodies. This species has a brownish bill, dark facial skin bordered above and below in blue-gray (non-breeding) to cobalt blue (breeding), and red-brown legs. Unlike herons, ibises fly with necks outstretched, their flight being graceful and often in V-formation.

Sounds made by this rather quiet ibis include a variety of croaks and grunts, including a hoarse grrrr made when breeding

Filmed on 23rd January 2012 at Chapel Amble, Cornwall

Video Produced by GoldfinchGarden ( Wildlife in Cornwall )

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[SMILEVIDEOTRAINS]

Very hit n miss to get ya dinner I would think. Lovely video

[westernywildlife]

@lmmsl Hey! I would looove to go back to the UK, only been at an airport there! :)

[lmmsl]

@westernywildlife Hi Pat,Happy to hear that you love the UK birds ..Welcome to Uk :)

[westernywildlife]

Looking forwards to viewing more of your videos.

[westernywildlife]

@lmmsl Hi Menu! I looking for new wildlife channels. I love the UK birds!

[lmmsl]

Wonderful capture Paul..I have been able to film a few times the Black headed Ibis...How beautiful to see another family member of Ibis :)

Thanks for the awesome footage..

[Bebuvvter]

Really smart bird! Thumbs Up =)

[rwcbanzai]

When the food is good... who cares if anybody is watching... ; )