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 about 36 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Ireland.
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Glossy Ibis | Plegadis falcinellus | (A) |
| Eurasian Spoonbill | Platalea leucorodia | (A) |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Ireland