List of Birds of Ontario - Ibises

Ibises

Order: Ciconiiformes. Family: Threskiornithidae

Threskiornithidae is a family of large terrestrial and wading birds which comprises the ibises and spoonbills. Its members have long, broad wings with 11 primary and about 20 secondary flight feathers. They are strong fliers and, despite their size and weight, very capable soarers.

  • American White Ibis, Eudocimus albus (A)
  • Glossy Ibis, Plegadis falcinellus
  • White-faced Ibis, Plegadis chihi (A)

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