Platalea regia

Royal Spoonbill at Dunlop, ACT

Platalea regia at Dunlop, ACT - 20 May 2021
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Identification history

Platalea regia 6 Aug 2021 natureguy
Platalea regia 4 Aug 2021 johnpugh

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Uncommon visitor to the Pond. Probably young bird. Spent a few days strutting around the Jarramlee Pond before moving on. Distinctive beak about 60cm high.

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  • Platalea regia Scientific name
  • Royal Spoonbill Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Rare or uncommon native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 709m Recorded at altitude
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