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Platalea alba
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.
Marsh Area
The spoonbill's nest, generally located in trees above water, is built from sticks and reeds and lined with leaves.
Spotted on Apr 28, 2013
Submitted on Apr 28, 2013
8 Comments
Thx Ava!
Nice series!
Thanks Kevin!
Thanks so much Albena!
Stunning series, Jared!
Thanks very much Reiko, I've never seen such a high concentration of spoonbills before. There must have 40/50 at least.
Very nice!
Thanks very much Stefania!