Spoonbill

Description

The Eurasian Spoonbills is completely white except for its black legs and bill. Other than the Eurasian spoonbill there are 5 other species most of them look fairly similar except for the Roseate spoonbill, which is pink.

Breeding

The birds usually breed during the spring usually from the end of March to July. They lay only one clutch per breeding season which typically consist of 4 eggs. The birds breed in mixed colonies together with herons, cormorants, geese, and gulls.

Migration

The migration behavior of the birds depends on the location the bird resides. The birds that breed in Asia and Africa are resident or migrate locally. However, birds in northern (colder) parts of their territory move to warmer parts to breed.

Habitat

Eurasian spoonbills are, like the name suggests largely found in Europe, Africa, and Asia. Different kinds, for example, the Royal and Yellow-billed can be found in Australia and the Roseate spoonbill can be found in north and south America.

Call

Latin Name: Platalea leucorodia

Food: insects, mollusks, newts, crustaceans, worms, leeches, frogs, tadpoles, and small fish

Conservation Status