Description
This original wildlife photograph captures a Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) basking in the sunlight, highlighting the bird’s elegant profile and distinctive dark, glossy plumage.
The Glossy Ibis is a wetland-associated wading bird belonging to the Threskiornithidae family. It is found in freshwater marshes, shallow wetlands, lake and pond margins, wet agricultural fields and other areas where it can probe soft ground or shallow water for food.
In India, the Glossy Ibis is considered a resident species and is associated with wetland habitats. The State of India’s Birds 2025 assessment places it in the Low Priority category, with a global status of Least Concern and protection under Schedule II of India’s Wild Life Protection Act. The national assessment also reports a strong long-term increase in the species’ recorded population trend.
Glossy Ibises forage mainly for aquatic invertebrates and other small prey, using their long, curved bills to probe shallow water, wet soil and muddy areas. Their wetland-dependent lifestyle makes them an important subject for bird and wetland photography.
The warm sunlight in this photograph brings out the subtle tones and texture of the Glossy Ibis, creating a natural wildlife portrait suitable for bird photography collections, wildlife articles, wetland conservation projects, educational publications, field guides, magazines, books, calendars, websites and commercial projects.
Product Details
- Common Name: Glossy Ibis
- Scientific Name: Plegadis falcinellus
- Family: Threskiornithidae
- Type: Ibis / Wading Bird
- Photograph: Basking in Sun
- Location: Gujarat, India
- Status: Resident
- Habitat: Freshwater wetlands, marshes, shallow water, lake and pond edges, wet agricultural fields and other wetland habitats
- Diet: Aquatic invertebrates, insects, worms and other small prey
- Global Conservation Status: Least Concern
- Indian Conservation Priority: Low Priority
- Wild Life Protection Act: Schedule II
- Habitat Specialization: Wetland
- Photographer: Amarjeetsinh Jhala
Photography Licensing
This Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) photograph is available for licensing for different applications.
Personal Use: Suitable for private collections, home décor and personal projects.
Commercial Use: Suitable for advertising, websites, digital marketing, promotional material and other commercial applications.
Printing & Publication: Suitable for books, magazines, calendars, field guides, printed publications, exhibitions and other professional publishing requirements.
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