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The area has also been declared a Ramsar site and recognized as a wetland of international importance.
Glossy Ibis
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Length: 55-65 cm, Wing Span: 80-95 cm
General description: Dark-colored species with long down-curved bill. During breeding season the ibis is rich chestnut in color with dark green, purple, glossy wings, back, and tail. In the post-breeding period is marked head and neck are dull-colored.
Abundance and habitat: Breeding species, common.
Occurs at shallow lakes, marshes, wet meadows, inland wetlands and fish ponds. Distinguished for colonial nesting in reedbeds and bushes. Builds a platform-shaped nest.
Food: Worms, insects, crustaceans and small vertebrates.
Status: Listed in Armenia’s Red Data Book, categorized as vulnerable species. Protected by the RA law on fauna.
External Links
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossy_ibis
BirdLife: http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/speciesfactsheet.php?id=3777
Birdpedia: http://www.birdpedia.com/au/bi.dll/bipu02?m=006&id505=M000004040
Red Data Book RA: http://www.mnp.am/red_book_fauna/arm/a229.html
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