Royal Spoonbill

Scientific name: Platalea regia

This bird is one of two Australian spoonbills. The Royal Spoonbill has a large black spoon-shaped bill that it moves side to side through mud to fund food. As the name suggests, the Yellow-billed Spoonbill has a yellow bill and a sharp black line around the-face. When breeding, Royal Spoonbills have long plumage on their crown and upper nape.

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