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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 NH

Threatened in NH Threatened in NH

introduced Introduced

Endangered in the US Endangered in US

Threatened in the US Threatened in US

breeds in NH Breeds in NH


  New Hampshire Species    North/Central American Species
Glossy Ibis  

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