Ibises and Spoonbills
Order: Ciconiiformes. Family: Threskiornithidae
The Threskiornithidae is a family of large terrestrial and wading birds which includes the ibises and spoonbills. They have long, broad wings with 11 primary and about 20 secondary feathers. They are strong fliers and despite their size and weight, very capable soarers. There are 9 species which have been recorded in Venezuela.
- Buff-necked Ibis Theristicus caudatus
- Sharp-tailed Ibis Cercibis oxycerca
- Green Ibis Mesembrinibis cayennensis
- Bare-faced Ibis Phimosus infuscatus
- American White Ibis Eudocimus albus
- Scarlet Ibis Eudocimus ruber
- Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus
- White-faced Ibis Plegadis chihi
- Roseate Spoonbill Platalea ajaja
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