About the African Spoonbill
The African spoonbill 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. The species belongs to the genus Platalea, which also includes species such as the Black-faced spoonbill, Eurasian spoonbill, and Roseate spoonbill.
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Where the African Spoonbill lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Spain, France, United Kingdom, Nigeria, United Arab Emirates, Eritrea, Sierra Leone, Germany.
When to see the African Spoonbill
Peak activity in November · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Yellow-billed SpoonbillPlatalea flavipesMeasuring around 90 cm (35.5 in), the yellow-billed spoonbill has all white plumage.
Black-faced SpoonbillPlatalea minorThe black-faced spoonbill is a species of wading bird in the ibis and spoonbill family Threskiornithidae, found in eastern Asia.
Royal SpoonbillPlatalea regiaThe royal spoonbill is a large, white bird with a black, spoon-shaped bill.
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