Platalea regia

Royal Spoonbill at Georges Creek, VIC

Platalea regia at Georges Creek, VIC - 5 Jan 2024
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Platalea regia 5 Jan 2024 natureguy
Platalea regia 5 Jan 2024 natureguy
Platalea flavipes 5 Jan 2024 KylieWaldon

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Lucky to see these. Lots of different species in a small area.

5 comments

natureguy wrote:
   5 Jan 2024
Bill almost looks more black to me
KylieWaldon wrote:
   5 Jan 2024
the first two we saw were Yellow Billed. I just presumed these two over further were the same. They had a very slight build. Was looking into the sun, that dark on their face could be just shadow? Go with whatever you think natureguy. :)
KylieWaldon wrote:
   5 Jan 2024
I think you're right - just added a photo with more editing. drat. that means I didn't get a photo of the yellow billed pair!
natureguy wrote:
   5 Jan 2024
Sorry I can't see the second photo, but I think even despite the light the face wouldn't be so black in Yellow-billed (which have a pale face. The legs are also dark. So that confirms my ID
KylieWaldon wrote:
   5 Jan 2024
thanks natureguy. :)

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  • 2 Abundance
  • 5 Jan 2024 09:00 AM Recorded on
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  • Platalea regia Scientific name
  • Royal Spoonbill Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Rare or uncommon native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 709m Recorded at altitude
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