I sometimes eat crops such as sorghum and rice
If the ground is wet, I'll stick my bill in it
And hope to find an earthworm, snail or snake that tastes nice!
(The linked article lists many more of the critters that the Glossy Ibis will consume. They sure aren't fussy!)
Location: Orlando Wetlands, Christmas FL
Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Glossy_Ibis/lifehistory
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