StatusNative
RarityCommon
Height78 cm
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3 Facts1
"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.
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