Ibises and Spoonbills [Threskiornithidae]

Description

Threskiornithidae is a family comprising ibises and spoonbills, which are found in wetlands and other aquatic environments around the world. These birds have long, curved bills, which they use to sweep through mud or water to catch crustaceans, fish, and insects. Spoonbills, distinguished by their spoon-shaped bills, use a similar feeding technique. They are social birds, often seen in flocks.

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