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Royal Spoonbill

Platalea regia

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Description:

The Royal Spoonbill is a large, white bird with a black, spoon-shaped bill. It is approximately 80 cm (31 in) tall, 74–81 cm (29–32 in) and a weight of 1.4–2.07 kg (3.1–4.6 lb).

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Royal Spoonbill from Wikipedia, Royal Spoonbill, Avise's Birds of the World

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