What does the Glossy Ibis eat?

The Glossy Ibis's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Carnivore (primarily invertebrates and small vertebrates)

How it forages

Forages by probing its long, decurved bill into soft mud or shallow water to find invertebrates such as insects, crustaceans, and worms. It also takes small fish, amphibians, and occasionally seeds. Often forages in groups, walking slowly and methodically.

When it feeds

Diurnal, primarily active during daylight hours for foraging and other activities.

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