Family
Plataleidae
Habits
Feed both day and night. Very solitary bird. Return to same breeding areas every year.
Habitat
Wetlands, Swamps; edges of lakes and streams; flooded areas.
Breeding
September October November December January, 3 to 4 ; dull chalky white, nest of sticks in trees., both sexes involved in incubation., fledge 4 wks.
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Carnivore, Fish; water insects; crustaceans; molluscs.
Details
| Common Name: |
Yellow-billed Spoonbill |
Scientific Name: |
Platalea flavipes |
| Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Ciconiiformes |
| Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Native |
| Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
800-900 mm. |
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