Glossy Ibis (Quắm đen, Cò thìa nâu, Cò mỏ cong)
Conservation status: LC
Glossy Ibises (Plegadis falcinellus), known in Vietnamese as Cò thìa nâu or Cò mỏ cong.
Identification Features:
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Long, down-curved bill.
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Slender neck and long legs.
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In flight, they appear uniformly dark, but in good light, their plumage reveals a glossy bronze-green sheen.
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Distinctive silhouette with the bill and legs extended in flight.
Habitat:
Glossy Ibises are often found in wetlands, marshes, and flooded fields, which makes Tràm Chim National Park a suitable habitat for them, especially during migration or breeding seasons.
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An Bui 2024 Tien Giang - Glossy Ibis (Quắm đen)
An Bui 2024 Tien Giang - Glossy Ibis (Quắm đen)
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An Bui 2025 Tram Chim - Glossy Ibis (Quắm đen, Cò thìa nâu, Cò mỏ cong)