What is the meaning of the word "ibis"?
These birds play important roles in their ecosystems as predators of small aquatic organisms and as indicators of wetland health.
Definitions:
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A large wading bird with long legs and a long, downward-curving beak that lives in warm temperate and tropical regions. NOUN
- The Ibis is a sacred bird in ancient Egyptian mythology, associated with the god Thoth.
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A type of long-legged wading birds, characterized by their distinctive long, curved bills, which they use to probe the mud and shallow water for food. NOUN
- The ibis's long, slender bill is perfectly adapted for probing mudflats for insects.