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African Spoonbill
Platalea alba
-34.0501, 23.0565
Field Notes
Description:
The African Spoonbill is almost unmistakable through most of its range. The breeding bird is all white except for its red legs and face and long grey spatulate bill. It has no crest, unlike the Common Spoonbill. Immature birds lack the red face and have a yellow bill. Unlike herons, spoonbills fly with their necks outstretched.
Habitat:
Marsh Area
Notes:
The spoonbill's nest, generally located in trees above water, is built from sticks and reeds and lined with leaves.
Reference Links:
African Spoonbill
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedApril 28, 2013
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