Family 17. SPOONBILLS. Plataleidæ.
Bill flattened and much broadened at the end; crown and face bare in adults; toes partly webbed.
Family 18. IBISES. Ibididæ.
Bill long and curved down; its side with grooves; toes partly webbed.
Family 19. STORKS AND WOOD IBISES. CICONIIDÆ.
Bill stout, without grooves; tarsus reticulate.
