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Spoonbill Collection (page 2)

The spoonbill, specifically the Roseate Spoonbill (Ajaia ajaja), is a captivating shorebird found in various locations around the world

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DDE-90034705
Eurasian spoonbill or common spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) flying over the wetlands of the Danube Delta. Europe, Romania, Danube Delta Date: 29/11/2008

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: DDE-90034707

DDE-90034707
Eurasian spoonbill or common spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) in the wetlands of the Danube Delta, juvenile begging for food on high tree. Europe, Romania Date: 29/11/2008

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: DDE-90034706

DDE-90034706
Eurasian spoonbill or common spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) in the wetlands of the Danube Delta. Europe, Romania Date: 29/11/2008

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: DDE-90034704

DDE-90034704
Eurasian spoonbill or common spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) in the wetlands of the Danube Delta, adult with half grown chicks in nest. Europe, Romania Date: 29/11/2008

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: DDE-90034700

DDE-90034700
Eurasian spoonbill or common spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) in the wetlands of the Danube Delta, adult in breeding plumage. Europe, Romania, Danube Delta Date: 29/11/2008

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: DDE-90034699

DDE-90034699
Eurasian spoonbill or common spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) in the wetlands of the Danube Delta, adult in breeding plumage. Europe, Romania Date: 29/11/2008

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: DDE-90034698

DDE-90034698
Eurasian spoonbill or common spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) flying over the wetlands of the Danube Delta. Europe, Romania Date: 29/11/2008

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: DDE-90020452

DDE-90020452
Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve, African Spoonbill (Platalea alba) standing along banks of Mara River by Nile Crocodile Date: 19/02/2005

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: Black stork (Ciconia nigra), Great white heron (Ardea alba), Grey heron (Ardea cinerea)

Black stork (Ciconia nigra), Great white heron (Ardea alba), Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) and Eurasian spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) standing in shallow water, Pusztaszer reserve, Hungary. May

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: Eurasian spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia), portrait, Pusztaszer reserve, Hungary. May

Eurasian spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia), portrait, Pusztaszer reserve, Hungary. May

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: Twelve types of birds, including an owl and pelican, individually labelled

Twelve types of birds, including an owl and pelican, individually labelled
6263770 Twelve types of birds, including an owl and pelican, individually labelled and positioned on a minimal ground surrounded by a moth, butterfly, and ladybug, from Douce Ornament Prints Album I

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: Twelve types of birds, including an owl and pelican, individually labelled

Twelve types of birds, including an owl and pelican, individually labelled
6263774 Twelve types of birds, including an owl and pelican, individually labelled and positioned on a minimal ground surrounded by a moth, butterfly, and ladybug, from Douce Ornament Prints Album I

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: Yellow-billed spoonbill, Platalea flavipes

Yellow-billed spoonbill, Platalea flavipes
6338325 Yellow-billed spoonbill, Platalea flavipes by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Yellow-billed spoonbill, Platalea flavipes. Spoonbill)

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Spatule; Spoonbill; Loffelreiher (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Spatule; Spoonbill; Loffelreiher (engraving)
7197622 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Spatule; Spoonbill; Loffelreiher (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spatule; Spoonbill; Loffelreiher)

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180520d0047
Spoonbill - in flight, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: Three Spoonbills (Platalea leucorodia) feeding in shallow pond

Three Spoonbills (Platalea leucorodia) feeding in shallow pond, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, The Netherlands, August

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) calling in shallow pond on misty morning

Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) calling in shallow pond on misty morning, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, The Netherlands, August

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: Mixed group of Grey heron (Ardea cinerea), Great white egret (Ardea alba

Mixed group of Grey heron (Ardea cinerea), Great white egret (Ardea alba) and Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) on misty morning in shallow pond, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, The Netherlands, August

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: White Spoon Bill, 1750-1800 (pen, ink, and watercolour)

White Spoon Bill, 1750-1800 (pen, ink, and watercolour)
986122 White Spoon Bill, 1750-1800 (pen, ink, and watercolour) by German School, (18th century); 47x31.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: White Spoon Bill)

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: Spoonbill (Spoon-billed) Sandpiper, (pencil and watercolour)

Spoonbill (Spoon-billed) Sandpiper, (pencil and watercolour)
824066 Spoonbill (Spoon-billed) Sandpiper, (pencil and watercolour) by Richter, Henry Constantine (1821-1902); 35.9x53.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Spoonbill (Spoon-billed) Sandpiper

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: Spoonbill, 1863-79 (colour litho)

Spoonbill, 1863-79 (colour litho)
1001152 Spoonbill, 1863-79 (colour litho) by Petraroja, Raimundo (fl.1863-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Atlante zoologico popolare)

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: Spoonbill

Spoonbill
LLM338710 Spoonbill by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spoonbill. A Hand-Book to the Birds of Great Britain by R. Bowdler Sharpe (1896).); © Look and Learn

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: Roseate spoonbill, Platalea ajaja

Roseate spoonbill, Platalea ajaja. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1824

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: Beautiful sunbird and common spoonbill

Beautiful sunbird and common spoonbill
Beautiful sunbird, Cinnyris pulchella, and common spoonbill, Platalea leucorodia. Soui-manga et Spatule. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: Spoonbill, flamingo and storke, c. 1915 (w / c & bodycolour over pencil on paper)

Spoonbill, flamingo and storke, c. 1915 (w / c & bodycolour over pencil on paper)
3473549 Spoonbill, flamingo and storke, c.1915 (w/c & bodycolour over pencil on paper) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: A Spoonbill standing on a rock at London Zoo in September 1927 (b / w photo)

A Spoonbill standing on a rock at London Zoo in September 1927 (b / w photo)
3601557 A Spoonbill standing on a rock at London Zoo in September 1927 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: London Zoo (engraving)

London Zoo (engraving)
2799859 London Zoo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Zoo. Illustration for Walks In and Around London by Uncle Jonathan (Charles H Kelly)

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: Hare, Spoonbill, and Fish, mid-1600s (oil on canvas)

Hare, Spoonbill, and Fish, mid-1600s (oil on canvas)
490777 Hare, Spoonbill, and Fish, mid-1600s (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (17th century); 99.5x128.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: Cranes, Herons, and Spoonbill (colour litho)

Cranes, Herons, and Spoonbill (colour litho)
5223465 Cranes, Herons, and Spoonbill (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cranes, Herons, and Spoonbill)

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: Colony of waterfowl on the River Tisza in Hungary (coloured engraving)

Colony of waterfowl on the River Tisza in Hungary (coloured engraving)
3630149 Colony of waterfowl on the River Tisza in Hungary (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colony of waterfowl on the River Tisza in Hungary)

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: Eggs

Eggs
LLM339486 Eggs by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eggs. Familiar Wild Birds by W Swaysland (Cassell, c 1900).); © Look and Learn

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: Amusing animals (litho)

Amusing animals (litho)
6014395 Amusing animals (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amusing animals. Illustration from The Boys Own Annual (The Boys Own Paper Office, London)

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: Bills or beaks, characteristic forms (litho)

Bills or beaks, characteristic forms (litho)
6013607 Bills or beaks, characteristic forms (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bills or beaks, characteristic forms)

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: Europe (coloured engraving)

Europe (coloured engraving)
3630158 Europe (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Europe. Illustration from Die Welt in Bildern (Braun & Schneider, Munich)

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: Swans, a Spoonbill, a Mallard, a Wigeon and Other Ducks on a River Below a Ruin

Swans, a Spoonbill, a Mallard, a Wigeon and Other Ducks on a River Below a Ruin
659252 Swans, a Spoonbill, a Mallard, a Wigeon and Other Ducks on a River Below a Ruin, 1694 (bodycolour, on vellum) by Henstenburgh

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: Pelican, c. 1767-76 (hand coloured engraving)

Pelican, c. 1767-76 (hand coloured engraving)
STC129806 Pelican, c.1767-76 (hand coloured engraving) by Italian School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: A to Z of birds (coloured engraving)

A to Z of birds (coloured engraving)
5998826 A to Z of birds (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A to Z of birds)

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: White Spoonbill, 1834 (hand-coloured engraved plate)

White Spoonbill, 1834 (hand-coloured engraved plate)
985979 White Spoonbill, 1834 (hand-coloured engraved plate) by Selby, Prideaux John (1788-1867); 63x50 (approx.) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: White Spoonbill. Male)

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: Spoonbill, 1777 (watercolour)

Spoonbill, 1777 (watercolour)
986240 Spoonbill, 1777 (watercolour) by Stone, Sarah (1760-1844); 36x24.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Spoonbill. Sarah Stone (1760-1844). Watercolour. Signed and dated Sept 21 1777

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: Hello!

Hello!
Qing Zhao

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: Acrobatic move

Acrobatic move
Rob Li

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: Pink and green

Pink and green
Cheng Chang

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: Roseate Spoonbill in Motion

Roseate Spoonbill in Motion
Jun Zuo

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: Fying home

Fying home
Phillip Chang

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: Two Roseate Spoonbills

Two Roseate Spoonbills
Phillip Chang

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: Happyly returns to home

Happyly returns to home
Cheng Chang

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: Comig

Comig
C. Mei

Background imageSpoonbill Collection: No, not landing on my spoon

No, not landing on my spoon
Sheila Xu



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The spoonbill, specifically the Roseate Spoonbill (Ajaia ajaja), is a captivating shorebird found in various locations around the world. One such place is South Padre Island, Texas, where these elegant creatures grace the shores with their presence. With their distinct rose-colored plumage and unique spoon-shaped bills they can truly a sight to behold. Not only can you spot them in Texas, but also in other regions like Louisiana and Holland. In Jefferson Island, Louisiana, you might witness the breathtaking sight of a Roseate Spoonbill gracefully soaring through the sky. Meanwhile, Texel in Holland offers an opportunity to observe these birds feeding peacefully in lagoons. The beauty of these spoonbills extends beyond their physical appearance; it transcends into art as well. A misericord carving in Lavenham Church depicts this fascinating bird species alongside other avian wonders. The intricate details captured by artists throughout history showcase our fascination with nature's creations. In addition to being visually stunning subjects for artwork or photography enthusiasts alike, spoonbills play a vital role within ecosystems. Their feeding habits involve sifting through shallow waters for small fish and crustaceans using their specialized bill shape – hence their name. This behavior not only helps maintain balance within aquatic habitats but also provides opportunities for photographers to capture incredible shots of them during sunrise or while engaged in feeding frenzy. While we often associate spoonbills with warm climates like those found along coastal areas of North America or Europe's Sado estuary in Portugal where White Spoonbills (Platalea leucorodia) nest with chicks nearby - they have been known to surprise us elsewhere too. From Birds of America illustrations dating back to 1827 showcasing Roseate Spoonbills' vibrant colors to mentions among various bird eggs including Dipper Warbler Thrush Ptarmigan Falcon Curlew Crow - it's clear that these birds have left an indelible mark on our collective imagination.