Plegadis
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Plegadis
Kaup, 1829
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Plegadornis C. L. Brehm, 1855 |
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Plegadis is a bird genus in the family Threskiornithidae. The genus name derives from Ancient Greek plegados, "sickle", referring to the distinctive shape of the bill.[1] Member species are found on every continent except Antarctica as well as a number of islands. The glossy ibis is easily the most widespread of the three species. Plegadis contains the following three species:
- Glossy ibis, Plegadis falcinellus
- White-faced ibis, Plegadis chihi
- Puna ibis, Plegadis ridgwayi
A further two fossil species have been placed in the genus:
- Plegadis paganus from the Early Miocene deposits in France; however, it is now placed in Gerandibis pagana.[2]
- Plegadis pharangites
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