Glossy Ibis

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The Glossy Ibis is a tropical-looking bird that you do not often see in western Europe. If it is seen, it usually is an escapee.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plegadis_falcinellus

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/1048015/maps

Scientific name:

Plegadis falcinellus

Presence in western Europe:

Extremely rare

More information

Size:

Buzzard

Birdtype:

waders

Main colour:

Black,

Reddish brown

Beak colour:

Grey

Beak shape:

Curved

Crown colour:

Black,

Reddish brown

Breast colour:

Reddish brown,

Dark brown

Belly colour:

Reddish brown,

Dark brown

Throat colour:

Black,

Reddish brown

Rump colour:

Black

Upperwing colour:

Black

Underwing colour:

Black

Wing shape:

Rounded

Leg colour:

Grey

Leg shape:

Stiltlong

Tail colour:

Black

Tail shape:

Square

Looks like

Curlew

Read more about Curlew

The Glossy Ibis has a dark-hued, the Curlew is brown.