Eurasian spoonbill

Scientific Name

Platalea leucorodia

IUCN Status

Least Concern (LC)

Lifespan

28 years

Population

66,000-140,000

Weight

1.1-2 kg

Length

70-95 cm

Range

Assam and south of the Himalayas

Habitat Type

Large, shallow wetlands less than 30 cm deep, rivers, marshes

Threats

Habitat loss, pollution, poaching

Did You Know

Long, spoon-shaped black bill, the tip of which turns orange-yellow in the breeding season

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IUCN Status

Least Concern (LC)

Lifespan

28 years

Population

66,000-140,000

Weight

1.1-2 kg

Length

70-95 cm

Range

Assam and south of the Himalayas

Habitat Type

Large, shallow wetlands less than 30 cm deep, rivers, marshes

Threats

Habitat loss, pollution, poaching

Did You Know

Long, spoon-shaped black bill, the tip of which turns orange-yellow in the breeding season

View Infographic

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Family Tree: Eurasian Spoonbills and the Drama of Daily Life
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Family Tree: Eurasian Spoonbills and the Drama of Daily Life
Abhinandan Sharma
As the breeding season begins in Bharatpur some trees transform into colonies — hosting nearly 30-40 pairs of birds and their nests! We zoom into the daily family drama of the Eurasian spoonbills as they build nests, mate, give birth and raise chicks.
By
Abhinandan Sharma
Video
Eurasian Spoonbill: Facts, Wingspan, Weight
Infographic
Eurasian Spoonbill: Facts, Wingspan, Weight
Nisarg Prakash
Diviya Mehra
All you need to know about these waders commonly seen in wetlands
By
Nisarg Prakash
Diviya Mehra
Infographic

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