Ibis ibis

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Definition

Noun 1. A wading bird of the genus Ibis: A type of long-legged, long-billed bird found in warm regions, often near water. The term specifically refers to Old World species within this genus.

Usage Notes
  • The term "ibis ibis" is a scientific binomial name (genus and species) used in taxonomy. In everyday English, the common name is simply "ibis."
  • It is used as a singular noun. The standard plural is "ibises."
  • This term is most common in formal, scientific, or zoological contexts.
Examples
  • Scientific Context:
    • The researcher identified the specimen as Ibis ibis.
    • The habitat of Ibis ibis includes wetlands and marshes.
Advanced Usage
  • In Taxonomy: The repetition of "ibis" (Ibis ibis) indicates it is the nominate species, or the first described species, of the genus . This is a standard convention in biological classification.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ibis (n.): The common name for all birds in the family Threskiornithidae, which includes many genera and species besides .
    • We saw a flock of ibises feeding in the shallow water.
  • Sacred Ibis (n.): A specific, well-known species () often associated with ancient Egyptian symbolism.
  • Scarlet Ibis (n.): A vividly red species () found in South America and the Caribbean.
Synonyms
  • Wading bird: A general term for birds with long legs that feed in shallow water.
  • Threskiornithid: A formal term for any member of the ibis and spoonbill family.
Related Phrases & Contexts
  • In Ornithology: The phrase is used in field guides and research papers to specify this particular species.
    • The study compared the feeding behaviors of Ibis ibis and the Glossy Ibis.
Noun
  1. any of several Old World birds of the genus Ibis

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