Breeding adult © Michael Daley eBird S43877517 Macaulay Library ML 90943231
Nonbreeding adult/immature © Terence Alexander
Nonbreeding adult/immature © David Irving
Nonbreeding adult/immature © Ged Tranter
Breeding adult © Terence Alexander
+ 3
Breeding adult © Dirk Tomsa
Breeding adult © Evan Lipton

Royal Spoonbill Platalea regia

Sign in to see your badges

Identification

POWERED BY MERLIN

Conspicuous large white bird with a long, spoon-shaped bill, black facial skin, legs. Breeding adult develops long white plumes on the back of head. Often feeds in shallow wetlands, either singly or in small flocks. Submerges bill and makes a sweeping motion to feed.

POWERED BY MERLIN