Black-faced Spoonbill
Platalea minor
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<birdfyi-bird slug="platalea-minor"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-faced Spoonbill (Platalea minor) is a bird species in the family Threskiornithidae (ibises & spoonbills), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelicans & herons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 71.4 cm and a weight of 1.2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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À propos
The Black-faced Spoonbill is a large, elegant wading bird with all-white plumage, a distinctive spatula-shaped black bill, and black facial skin around the eyes. It is critically endangered and among the rarest spoonbills in the world, breeding on rocky islets off the Korean Peninsula and wintering mainly in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Vietnam. It feeds by sweeping its spoon-shaped bill through shallow water to capture fish, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 71,4 cm | 28.1 in |
| Poids | 1228,0 g | 43.32 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: PL.
Taille de la couvée
4-6
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Famille | Threskiornithidae (Ibises & Spoonbills) |
| Genus | Platalea |
| Espèces | Platalea minor |
Distribution
Black-faced Spoonbill has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Threskiornithidae family