Plegadis falcinellus
            
               (L 21.6-25.6"  WS 34.6-41.3")
          
         
            
               The most widespread ibis ...found
               in nearly all warm regions
               ...spread frm Africa.
          
         
            
               Lake near Burgas
            
               Bulgaria
            
               31Aug09
          
         
            
               Legs project far in flight.
          
         
            
               Plegadis is Greek for sickle, in
               reference to the bill; falcinellus
is
               Latin for sickle.