About the Roseate Spoonbill
The Roseate Spoonbill (Platalea ajaja) is a species of bird in the Ibises and Spoonbills family (Threskiornithidae), within the order Pelecaniformes. This family contains 36 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code rosspo1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ibises and Spoonbills (Threskiornithidae) |
| Species | Platalea ajaja |
| Species Codes | rosspo1, ROSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Roseate Spoonbill belong to?
The Roseate Spoonbill (Platalea ajaja) belongs to the Ibises and Spoonbills family (Threskiornithidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Roseate Spoonbill?
The Roseate Spoonbill is a member of the Ibises and Spoonbills family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Roseate Spoonbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Roseate Spoonbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rosspo1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Ibises and Spoonbills 36 species
More Birds in Order Pelecaniformes
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