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 three occur in Sir Lanka.
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Black-headed Ibis | Threskiornis melanocephalus | Resident, globally threatened |
| Glossy Ibis | Plegadis falcinellus | |
| Common Spoonbill | Platalea leucorodia | Resident, globally endangered |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Sri Lanka