glossy ibis Directory References Images Discover Inventors and Inventions of the Industrial Revolution Vietnam War Timeline Nostradamus and His Prophecies 10 Unusual Sports Is Australia an Island? America’s 5 Most Notorious Cold Cases (Including One You May Have Thought Was Already Solved) 12 Greek Gods and Goddesses Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question glossy ibis bird Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: Plegadis falcinellus Learn about this topic in these articles:description In ibisThe glossy ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) and its close relative the white-faced ibis (P. chihi) are small forms with dark reddish brown and glossy purplish plumage. As a group they are found throughout the warmer regions of the world.Read More Britannica ChatbotChatbot answers are created from Britannica articles using AI. This is a beta feature. AI answers may contain errors. Please verify important information using Britannica articles. About Britannica AI.