StatusEndemic
RarityCommon
Height84 cm
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"The bill contains sensory papillae, allowing the bird to feel for prey in murky water."
Field Guide
Yellow-billed Spoonbill
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The Yellow-billed Spoonbill is a widespread Australian waterbird, well-adapted to life in wetlands, farm dams, and flooded paddocks across most of the continent. Recognisable by its pale yellow bill and legs, this species is often seen methodically sweeping its bill through shallow water in search of food.
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