African Spoonbill

Platalea alba

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Pelecaniformes · Threskiornithidae

About

The African spoonbill is a long-legged wading bird of the ibis and spoonbill family Threskiornithidae. The species is widespread across Africa and Madagascar, including Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.

Fun Fact

The eggs are incubated by both parents for up to 29 days, and upon hatching the young birds are cared for by both parents for around 20 to 30 days.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in marshy wetlands with some open shallow water and nests in colonies in trees or reedbeds.

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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