Black-faced Spoonbill
🐦 Birds
Black-faced Spoonbill
Black-faced Spoonbill
Platalea minor
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About
An endangered species endemic to East Asia. A rare bird that catches fish by swinging its unique spatula-like beak from side to side in the water.
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References
Birds of the World: Black-faced Spoonbill
BirdLife DataZone: Black-faced Spoonbill
AviList: The Global Avian Checklist v2025b
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Habitat
Tidal flats, rivers, lakes and marshes
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Lifespan
15-25 years
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Size
Approximately 60-78cm
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Scientific Name
Platalea minor
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Classification
Pelecaniformes › Threskiornithidae › Platalea
🏛 Where to See 11
Asia-Pacific 9
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Taipei Zoo
Taiwan
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Zoological and Botanical Gardens
China
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Beijing Zoo
China
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Inokashira Park Zoo
Japan
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Nogeyama Zoological Gardens
Japan
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Saitama Children's Zoo
Japan
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Kobe Animal Kingdom
Japan
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Tama Zoological Park
Japan
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徳山動物園
Japan
Europe 2
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Weltvogelpark Walsrode
Germany
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Parc des Oiseaux
France