About the Black-faced Spoonbill
The black-faced spoonbill is a species of wading bird in the ibis and spoonbill family Threskiornithidae, found in eastern Asia. This species has the most restricted distribution of the six spoonbill species, and is the only one regarded as endangered. Spoonbills are large water birds with dorso-ventrally flattened, spatulate bills; they use a tactile method of feeding, wading in the water and sweeping their beaks from side-to-side to detect prey.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ibises and Spoonbills (Threskiornithidae) |
| Species | Platalea minor |
| Species Codes | blfspo1, BFSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-faced Spoonbill belong to?
The Black-faced Spoonbill (Platalea minor) belongs to the Ibises and Spoonbills family (Threskiornithidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Black-faced Spoonbill?
The black-faced spoonbill is a species of wading bird in the ibis and spoonbill family Threskiornithidae, found in eastern Asia. This species has the most restricted distribution of the six spoonbill species, and is the only one regarded as endangered. Spoonbills are large water birds with dorso-ven...
Where can I report a Black-faced Spoonbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-faced Spoonbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blfspo1, or on iNaturalist.
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