Family
Ciconiidae
18 species in this taxon
Ciconiidae (Ciconiidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 6 genuss with 18 known species. This includes the genus groups Anastomus, Ciconia, Ephippiorhynchus, Jabiru, Leptoptilos, and Mycteria. Among its members, 6 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Ciconiiformes (Ciconiiformes).