About the Eurasian Spoonbill
The Eurasian spoonbill, or common spoonbill, is a wading bird of the ibis and spoonbill family Threskiornithidae, native to Europe, Africa and Asia. The species is partially migratory with the more northerly breeding populations mostly migrating south for the winter.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ibises and Spoonbills (Threskiornithidae) |
| Species | Platalea leucorodia |
| Species Codes | eurspo1, ESPO, EUSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eurasian Spoonbill belong to?
The Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) belongs to the Ibises and Spoonbills family (Threskiornithidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Eurasian Spoonbill?
The Eurasian spoonbill, or common spoonbill, is a wading bird of the ibis and spoonbill family Threskiornithidae, native to Europe, Africa and Asia. The species is partially migratory with the more northerly breeding populations mostly migrating south for the winter....
Where can I report a Eurasian Spoonbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Eurasian Spoonbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eurspo1, or on iNaturalist.
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