Sebastian the ___, University of Miami mascot (4)

I believe the answer is:

ibis

(Other definitions for ibis that I've seen before include "Sacred Egyptian bird" , "Near-colourless mineral" , "Long-legged wading bird" , "Wading bird of tropical waters" , "sacred creature of Egypt" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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