The family Threskiornithidae includes 36 species of large terrestrial and wading birds, falling into two subfamilies, the ibises and the spoonbills.
Platalea regia (THRESKIORNITHIDAE) Royal Spoonbill
The Royal Spoonbill Platalea regia occurs in intertidal flats and shallows of fresh and saltwater wetlands. They are widespread in Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands….
Plegadis falcinellus (THRESKIORNITHIDAE) Glossy Ibis
Widespread in warm regions of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and warmer parts of the Americas. Migratory, nests colonially in trees, often with…
Threskiornis molucca (THRESKIORNITHIDAE) Australian White Ibis
Also known as the Bin Chicken, widespread in eastern and south Western Australia in marshy wetlands, often near open grasslands and has become…
Threskiornis spinicollis (THRESKIORNITHIDAE) Straw-neckled Ibis
Found throughout Australia. It has distinctive straw-like feathers on its neck. This is a second juvenile or a non-breeding adult..
