Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus)

Uncommon along the NC coast and somewhat rare in winter. Note dull bill, gray facial skin, brown eye, and grayish-yellow legs, all of which distinguish this species from White-faced Ibis (very rare in NC with only 1 record).

	Lake Mattamuskeet, Hyde Co., NC 8 January 2006
	Lake Mattamuskeet, Hyde Co., NC 8 January 2006
	Lake Mattamuskeet, Hyde Co., NC 8 January 2006


Lake Mattamuskeet, Hyde Co., NC 8 January 2006

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