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Threskiornithidae

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  • proper noun A taxonomic family within the order Pelecaniformes — ibises and spoonbills.

Etymologies

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Threskiornis +‎ -idae

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Examples

  • The waterbirds most frequently encountered include goose and duck (Anatidae), waders (or shorebirds), ibis (Threskiornithidae), stork (Ciconiidae), heron and egret (Ardeidae).

    'W' National Park, Niger 2009

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