Eurasian spoonbill - Wikipedia
WEBThe Eurasian spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia), or common spoonbill, is a wading bird of the ibis and spoonbill family Threskiornithidae, native to Europe, Africa and Asia. The species is partially migratory with the more northerly breeding populations mostly migrating south for the winter.
Eurasian Spoonbill - eBird
WEBDistinctive, large white wading bird with a spatula for a bill. Adult has short crest, yellowish breast patch. First year has paler bill, with fine black wingtips visible in flight. Sleeping birds have horizontal posture and bulging neck, vs. more vertical stance of egrets.
Eurasian Spoonbill - Platalea leucorodia - Birds of the World
WEBMar 4, 2020 · Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (J. del Hoyo, A. Elliott, J. Sargatal, D. A. Christie, and E. de Juana, Editors).
Spoonbill - Wikipedia
WEBSpoonbills are a genus, Platalea, of large, long-legged wading birds. The spoonbills have a global distribution, being found on every continent except Antarctica. The genus name Platalea derives from Ancient Greek and means "broad", referring to …
Focus on: Eurasian Spoonbill - BirdGuides
WEBJul 2, 2020 · Eurasian Spoonbill is one of several large waterbird species usually associated with the Mediterranean which has recently colonised England but, as David Callahan outlines, it has a much longer history in Britain's avifauna.
Eurasian spoonbill - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on ... - Animalia
WEBThe Eurasian spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia), or common spoonbill, is a wading bird of the ibis and spoonbill family Threskiornithidae.
Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) - BirdLife species factsheet
WEBThe species nests in colonies within which neighbouring nests are usually placed 1-2 m apart or touching (Hancock et al. 1992). Breeding colonies are sited within 10-15 km of feeding areas, often much less (although the species may also feed up to 35-40 km away) (Hancock et al. 1992).
European spoonbill - The Wildlife Trusts
WEBEuropean spoonbill. Scientific name: Platalea leucorodia. The distinctive sight of a spoonbill is becoming increasingly common in the east and southwest of England, with colonies of breeding birds now established. Species information. Category. Herons, egrets, spoonbill and crane. Statistics. Length: 78-85cm Wingspan: 1.2m Weight: 1.1-1.9kg.
Eurasian Spoonbill | Platalea leucorodia | Species Guide | Birda
WEBThe Eurasian spoonbill, or common spoonbill, is a wading bird belonging to the ibis and spoonbill family Threskiornithidae. Its scientific name is Platalea leucorodia, with "Platalea" reflecting the broad, spoon-like bill and "leucorodia" originating …
Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) - BirdLife species factsheet
WEBRed List history. Species attributes. Range. Population justification: The global population is estimated to number c.63,000-65,000 individuals (Wetlands International 2015). The European population is estimated at 10,200-15,200 pairs, which equates to 20,400-30,500 mature individuals (BirdLife International 2015).
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