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Africa
Spectacled Spoonbill
Threskiornis alba
About this species
Native to Africa, the Spectacled Spoonbill thrives in wetland habitats and belongs to the Threskiornithidae family. It is recognised by its distinctive plumage and call.
The Spectacled Spoonbill is part of the order Pelecaniformes and the Threskiornithidae family. Its preferred habitat is wetland, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Least Concern, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Africa.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Threskiornithidae family and Pelecaniformes order.