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Roseate Spoonbill

Platalea ajaja

Description:

The roseate spoonbill is a gorgeous, large (28-34 in long), wading bird of the ibis and spoonbill family. Their pink color is diet-derived. Spoonbills fly with their necks outstretched.

Habitat:

Sarasota Retention Pond

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Sarasota, Florida, USA

Spotted on Apr 20, 2015
Submitted on Apr 26, 2015

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