Eurasian Spoonbill

Platalea leucorodia

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Pelecaniformes · Threskiornithidae

About

The Eurasian spoonbill, or common spoonbill, is a wading bird of the ibis and spoonbill family Threskiornithidae, native to Europe, Africa and Asia. The species is partially migratory with the more northerly breeding populations mostly migrating south for the winter.

Fun Fact

Spoonbills sweep their spatula-shaped bills from side to side through water, sensing prey by touch rather than sight.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Any type of marsh

Diet

Diet consists of aquatic insects, mollusks, newts, crustaceans, worms, leeches, frogs, tadpoles and small fish up to 10–15 cm (3.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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