Family
Plataleidae
Habits
Nomadic birds are are usually found on shallow water.
Habitat
Wetlands, Swamps lagoons and reedy edges of streams. Any shallow body of water; large or small; marine or fresh.
Breeding
October November December January February March April - rain dependent, 3 to 4; dull chalky white, nest platform reeds in trees, incubation takes about 25 days .Both sexes.construct the nest and share in incubation. Young fly after 28-35 days
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Carnivore, Small fish; aquatic insects; molluscs.
Details
| Common Name: |
Royal Spoonbill |
Scientific Name: |
Platalea regia |
| Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Ciconiiformes |
| Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Native |
| Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
750-800 mm. |
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