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 5 species which occur in Chile.
- Andean Ibis Theristicus branickii
- Black-faced Ibis Theristicus melanopis
- White-faced Ibis Plegadis chihi
- Puna Ibis Plegadis ridgwayi
- Roseate Spoonbill Platalea ajaja (A)
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