Platalea regia
Royal Spoonbill at Menindee, NSW
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| Platalea regia | Liam.m | 29 Apr 2025 | |
| Platalea regia | VanceLawrence | 27 Apr 2025 |
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whilst photo taken into the sunset, on enlarging some have a tuft/crest at the back of the head, and the bill/face area appears to be dark in all cases. Couldn't get closer for a better shot.
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Location information
- Coordinates 142.270833-32.459167
- Places Menindee, NSW
Sighting information
- 20 Abundance
- 23 Apr 2025 06:06 PM Recorded on
- VanceLawrence Recorded by
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- VanceLawrence NatureMapr Far West New South Wales Platalea regia Colonial nesters (Herons, Cormorants, etc) Water birds Birds
Species information
- Platalea regia Scientific name
- Royal Spoonbill Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Rare or uncommon native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 722m Recorded at altitude
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Seasonal activity
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Record quality
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5 / 7
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