Family

Threskiornithidae

35 species in this taxon

Threskiornithidae (Threskiornithidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 13 genuss with 35 known species. Key genus groups include Bostrychia, Cercibis, Eudocimus, Geronticus, Lophotibis, and Mesembrinibis. Among its members, 8 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes).