Mounted black-masked ibis or spectacled ibis (Theristicus melanopis) is a bird from the ibis and spoonbill family. This particular bird is very true to nature mounted and has beautiful plumage. also mounted on natural branch. The sacred ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus) is a species of ibis. In ancient Egypt, this animal was revered as a symbol of the god Thoth. From this custom, this species owes its name. Other trivial names are: nile heron, nile bird