About the African Spoonbill
The African spoonbill is a long-legged wading bird of the ibis and spoonbill family Threskiornithidae. The species is widespread across Africa and Madagascar, including Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. The species belongs to the genus Platalea, which also includes species such as the Black-faced spoonbill, Eurasian spoonbill, and Roseate spoonbill.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ibises and Spoonbills (Threskiornithidae) |
| Species | Platalea alba |
| Species Codes | afrspo1, AFSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Spoonbill belong to?
The African Spoonbill (Platalea alba) belongs to the Ibises and Spoonbills family (Threskiornithidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the African Spoonbill?
The African spoonbill is a long-legged wading bird of the ibis and spoonbill family Threskiornithidae. The species is widespread across Africa and Madagascar, including Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. The species belongs to the genus Platalea, which also includes ...
Where can I report a African Spoonbill sighting?
You can log sightings of African Spoonbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afrspo1, or on iNaturalist.
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