Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) Photographed in the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Florida by Jim Rosso The bottom right inset shows the Glossy Ibis, shown here with a Snowy Egret, putting its head totally underneath the water to feed. Ciconiformes Natural History Notes Birds in the Classroom The Bird Groups Back to Home Glossary Themes Bibliography Other members of the genus Plegadis: White-faced Ibis