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Black-faced Spoonbill

Platalea minor

Photo by YorkieSutaryo
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A relatively small wading bird with a spoon-like bill.

Its plumage is white and its face, bill and legs are black in color.

This bird is has the least number of all spoonbills.

Habitat:

Coastline, estuary, wetlands, mudflats, mangroves.

Species ID Suggestions

Black-faced Spoonbill

Platalea minor

Comments (5)

Thanks for the suggestion Stian! :D As expected from a bird lover!
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2012

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