Glossy Ibis - Dan Cowell
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Location

Loess Bluffs NWR
Holt, Missouri, United States
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist
Map
Map Coordinates: 40.068893, -95.23534
Age
Not specified
Sex
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Observation details

The bird was very bright (high iridescence) in adult plumage; almost immediately noticed there was no red or white on the face, the facial skin was bluish in color & did not wrap the entire face; legs of the bird were darkish yellow-gray with obvious reddish knees. There were nearly 30 White-faced Ibis feeding with this bird which made this particular bird stand out. Others in the area were also questioning if this was a Glossy, consulted Nat Geo & Sibley's guides as well as iBird app & studied bird about for about an hour. Never did move more than 20 feet from original location feeding the entire time. Was able to obtain photos using iPhone & scope.

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