Ibises and Spoonbills
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. There are 36 species worldwide of which six occur in Thailand.
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Black-headed Ibis | Threskiornis melanocephalus | Extirpated and globally threatened |
| White-shouldered Ibis | Pseudibis davisoni | Extirpated and globally critically endangered |
| Giant Ibis | Pseudibis gigantea | Extirpated and globally critically endangered |
| Glossy Ibis | Plegadis falcinellus | |
| Eurasian Spoonbill | Platalea leucorodia | Very rare winter visitor |
| Black-faced Spoonbill | Platalea minor | Very rare winter visitor, globally endangered |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Thailand