Eurasian Spoonbill
Platalea leucorodia
Habitat
Wetlands and marshes
Weight
2 kg
Height
85
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
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