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Roseate spoonbill

Platalea ajaja

Description:

The Roseate Spoonbill is a gregarious wading bird of the ibis and spoonbill family, Threskiornithidae. It is a resident breeder in South America mostly east of the Andes, and in coastal regions of the Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, and the Gulf Coast of the United States.

Habitat:

Wakodahatchee wetlands, FL

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12 Comments

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

Thanks Sachin!

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri 11 years ago

So cool,

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

Thank you Jeannette!

Jeannette
Jeannette 11 years ago

Very beautiful, love the colours in your photo :)

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

Thank you Lorelei!

East End aka Lorelei
East End aka Lorelei 11 years ago

Very nice!

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

Thank you Satyen!

Wild Things
Wild Things 11 years ago

Cool series!

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

Thanks guys!

BrandonBlount
BrandonBlount 11 years ago

Evolution at it's best! These birds are so unique, and adapted so well! Awesome spot Karen!

Atul
Atul 11 years ago

lovely pink color on the bird !

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Yet another beauty, Karen! :)

KarenL
Spotted by
KarenL

Palm Beach, Florida, USA

Spotted on May 24, 2012
Submitted on May 25, 2012

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