

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
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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