African Spoonbill
A species of Spoonbills Scientific name : Platalea alba Genus : Spoonbills
African Spoonbill, A species of Spoonbills
Botanical name: Platalea alba
Genus: Spoonbills
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Description General Info
Description
The African spoonbill (Platalea alba) is a long-legged wading bird of the ibis and spoonbill family Threskiornithidae. The species is widespread across Africa and Madagascar, including Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. 
Size
91 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
African Spoonbill primarily consumes small fish, frogs, and aquatic invertebrates. Often foraging in shallow waters, african Spoonbill sweeps its bill side-to-side or probes mud for prey, occasionally chasing fish in rapid dashes. Feeds individually or in groups, especially during chick rearing.
Habitat
The african Spoonbill is typically found in various aquatic environments, mainly favoring large, shallow inland waters such as lakes, marshes, and reservoirs. It also frequents coastal lagoons, salt pans, creeks, and estuaries, although less commonly. These habitats provide the african Spoonbill with suitable foraging grounds and nesting sites, supporting its ecological requirements.
Dite type
Aquatic invertebrate eater
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pelicans and Relatives Family
Ibises and spoonbills Genus
Spoonbills Species
African Spoonbill 
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