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 36 species worldwide and 4 species which occur in Madagascar.
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Madagascar White Ibis | Threskiornis bernieri | Rare resident, EN |
| Glossy Ibis | Plegadis falcinellus | Common resident, LC |
| Madagascar Crested Ibis* | Lophotibis cristata | Rare resident, NT |
| African Spoonbill | Platalea alba | Uncommon resident, LC |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Madagascar