Spoon-shaped bills of the bird world

13 Oct, 2024

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Wetlands, marshes, and swamps in the Americas, particularly in the southeastern United States, Central America, and South America.

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Roseate Spoonbill

Marshes, shallow lakes, and riverbanks in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Similar to the Roseate Spoonbill, it sweeps its bill through water to find food.

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Eurasian Spoonbill

Habitat: Wetlands, estuaries, and swamps in Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Southeast Asia. Uses a sweeping motion to detect and capture prey in water.

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Royal Spoonbill

Wetlands and shallow lakes in sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. Feeds by sweeping its bill from side to side in shallow water.

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African Spoonbill