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Roseate spoonbill

Platalea ajaja)

Photo by Mick G
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26.527, -80.0484

Field Notes

Description:

Wading bird much like an ibis but slightly taller. Pink to red in color with a white neck band of a juvenile. Height of 24 to 30 inches.

Habitat:

Shallow muck of a marsh located 300 yards from the ocean.

Reference Links:

Roseate Spoonbill, Roseate Spoonbill - SongbirdReMixWiki

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PublishedJune 10, 2013

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