African Spoonbill

African Spoonbill

Platalea alba

Least Concern
翼開長
76.8 cm
体重
1460.0 g
Threskiornithidae
Pelecaniformes

について

The African Spoonbill is a large wading bird of the Threskiornithidae family, with an impressive wingspan of about 77 cm and a weight of around 1,460 g. It sweeps its distinctive spatula-shaped bill side to side through shallow water to filter out fish, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 76.8 cm 30.2 in
体重 1460.0 g 51.50 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 25-29 days. Fledging: 46 days.

一腹卵数

2-3

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons)
Threskiornithidae (Ibises & Spoonbills)
Genus Platalea
Platalea alba

Distribution

African Spoonbill has been recorded in 9 countries.

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生息あり Not recorded
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よくある質問

Is the African Spoonbill endangered?
The African Spoonbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Spoonbill nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 25-29 days. Fledging: 46 days.
How big is the African Spoonbill?
The African Spoonbill has a wingspan of 76.8 cm, weight of 1460.0 g.
What order and family does the African Spoonbill belong to?
The African Spoonbill (Platalea alba) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae.

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