Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park
Opening times today: 10am - 6pm (Last entry allowed at 5pm)
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Eurasian Spoonbill

Platalea leucorodia

Habitat

Wetlands and marshes

Weight

2 kg

Length

85 meters

Lifespan

20 years

Origin

Eurasia

Status

Least Concern

Bird
wader

About the Eurasian Spoonbill

White wading bird with distinctive spoon-shaped bill.

Location in Zoo

Venomous Reptile Exhibit

Feeding Times

Daytime

Feeding Habits

Carnivorous

Fun Facts

Sweeps its bill side-to-side to catch small aquatic animals.

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Sweeps its bill side-to-side to catch small aquatic animals.

Conservation Status

Current Threats

  • Wading Birds Pavilion

Our Conservation Efforts

Wetland conservation

Indian Elephant IUCN category

Visit the Eurasian Spoonbill

Come see this magnificent animal up close and learn more about our conservation efforts.