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.