Threskiornithidae is a family of birds, usually large. Common characteristics of Threskiornithidae include white, grayish or dark feathers, elongated and slim beaks. They have elongated wings and necks, and their tails are short. Threskiornithidae have extended and flat legs. Usually, these birds live in wet areas or near water masses. They are often social type of birds, and Threskiornithidae live in groups in bushy and such places with vegetation. The nests of these birds can be found in trees or on the ground.

Common examples of Threskiornithidae include ibises and spoonbills. They are widely found in various places in the world, especially where the temperatures are warm or temperate. Most of these birds prefer living in wet areas and woodlands, or usually close to water sources. However, others have also been cited in dry grassy areas and also on mountains. Threskiornithidae have also been said to be attracted to rice farms.

The Threskiornithidae family of birds have sensitive beaks, which they use to search for food in shallow waters or muddy places. The bulk of the diet of Ibises and spoonbills from this family includes insects, fishes and several other small water animals. Other foods that these birds feed on also include decomposing sea and other animals, and flesh scavenged from dump sites.

When they fly, these birds stretch both their legs and necks out. Due to their social nature, Ibises and spoonbills feed and spend time in huge groups. It is common to get ibises and spoonbills in the company of other wading birds like herons and storks. Likewise, when they move, they are often in large groups known as colonies. The adult Threskiornithidae are both engaged in construction of the nest and incubation of the eggs and feeding the young chicks, which are also bred in groups of up to five.

In ancient times, the Ibis used to be an object of religious worship in Egypt. The Ibis was associated with the gods, and legend has it that this bird has held significant importance in the religious traditions of many generations. Ibises were kept for religious sacrifices, and one of the legends holds that after the deluge, Noah released an Ibis as one of the first birds from the Ark. This, according to the myth, was a symbol of fertility.

Today, the Ibis is still prominent in various places, with its image appearing in logos and numerous symbols here and there. An example of such prominence can be found in Institutions. Some explanations have been fronted that the Ibis has been known in legend to be very brave. The story goes that at times of hurricanes, the Ibis is usually the last creature to seek shelter before the hurricane strikes, and often the first to come out after the hurricane storm has calmed. This is a very significant symbolic attribute, given the nature of a hurricane as an extremely violent and powerful storm. The Ibis is portrayed as being brave even in the face of a hurricane.