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Threskiornithidae - ibises and spoonbills

Roseate SpoonbillThere are 32 species of birds in this family. They have long bills, long legs and long wings. They are found all over the world, usually in areas with brackish water. They come in a wide variety of colors including: white, black and pink. Most have pointed bills, but the spoonbill's bill is rounded like a plate at the tip!



Endangered in NH Endangered in N.H.
Threatened in NH Threatened in N.H.
introduced Introduced
Endangered in the US Endangered in U.S.
Threatened in the US Threatened in U.S.
breeds in NH Breeds in N.H.

  New Hampshire Species    Other North American Species
Glossy Ibis  

Buff-necked Ibis
Green Ibis
Roseate Spoonbill
Scarlet Ibis
White Ibis
White-faced Ibis


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