Royal Spoonbill
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| Platalea regia Gould, 1838 |
The Royal Spoonbill (Platalea regia) occurs in intertidal flats and shallows of fresh and saltwater wetlands. Feeds by sweeping bill from side to side. They always fly with their head extended.
When breeding, coloured patches appear on the face, and plumes appear on the back of the head.
