RarityCommon
Height78 cm
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"The Royal Spoonbill’s bill contains vibration-sensitive papillae, allowing it to detect prey by touch, even in cloudy water."
Field Guide
Royal Spoonbill
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The Royal Spoonbill (*Platalea regia*) is a large, white wading bird instantly recognised by its unique spoon-shaped black bill. Found across wetlands and shallow waterways throughout Australia, this bird’s sweeping feeding motion and elegant appearance make it a memorable sight for observers.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Royal Spoonbill has been recorded.
- Dandenong Valley Wetlands🔥 ActiveVictoria · 6 species · seen 15 days ago
- Whites Road Wetland🔥 ActiveSouth Australia · 25 species · 30 sightings · seen 4 days ago
- Blind Bight Nature ReserveVictoria
- Blue Waters Lake ReserveVictoria · 22 species · 39 sightings · seen 149 days ago
- Bridport Ferry TerminalTasmania
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