The family Threskiornithidae, within the order Pelecaniformes, comprises ibises and spoonbills, medium- to large-sized wading birds found in wetlands, marshes, and coastal regions worldwide. Members of this family are recognized by their long legs and distinctive bills—ibises with long, downcurved bills adapted for probing mud and spoonbills with flattened, spatula-shaped bills specialized for sweeping through shallow water to capture prey. They primarily feed on invertebrates, small fish, and other aquatic organisms, playing an important role in wetland ecosystems. Threskiornithids are social birds, often nesting and foraging in large colonies, and many species undertake seasonal migrations. Their striking forms and behaviors make them both ecologically significant and culturally symbolic in various human societies.