Roseate Spoonbill

Platalea ajaja or Ajaia ajaja

81 cm (32") Rare. Shallow salt water.

Flattened tip of bill is unique and is swept rapidly side to side when feeding. Body of adult is mostly pink. Immatures are white turning pink as they mature.

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Roseate Spoonbill distribution map
Roseate Spoonbill distribution map
Roseate Spoonbill winter distribution map
Roseate Spoonbill winter distribution map