About the Royal Spoonbill
The Royal Spoonbill (Platalea regia) 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 royspo1 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 regia |
| Species Codes | royspo1, ROSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Royal Spoonbill belong to?
The Royal Spoonbill (Platalea regia) belongs to the Ibises and Spoonbills family (Threskiornithidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Royal Spoonbill?
The Royal 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 Royal Spoonbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Royal Spoonbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code royspo1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Ibises and Spoonbills 36 species
More Birds in Order Pelecaniformes
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