Spoonbill Collection (page 3)

No, not landing on my spoon
Sheila Xu

Spoonbill ( Platalea leucorodia) wading with yellow Water-lily flowers, Hungary

Roseate Spoonbill, from the Game Birds series (N40) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888-90

African Spoonbill (Platalea alba) preening, Zimanga Private Nature Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

Roseate spoonbill (Platalea ajaja) at its nesting colony site, in early morning light. St. Johns Management Area, Florida, USA, April

Royal spoonbill (Platalea regia) preening and shaking head feathers, Victoria, Australia

North America, USA, Florida, Sanibel Island, Ding Darling NWR, Roseate Spoonbill

Eurasian Spoonbills (Platalea leucorodia) foraging along the shoreline, Texel, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) standing in shallow water, The Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Balgzandpolder

Roseate Spoonbill (Platalea ajaja) flock wading in pond, Texas coast near Galveston

Roseate spoonbill, Ajaja ajaja.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Spoonbill Platalea leucorodia Lepelaere Pelicanus platea
Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia), Lepelaere. / Pelicanus platea / Espatulle. (title on object), Spoonbill. Numbered top right: 26. Top left the name in four languages

Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) at the coast, shaking its feathers, Texel, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Roseate Spoonbill (Ajaia ajaja), tall bird with a pink and white body and a green head and long beak

Spoonbills Platalea leucorodia Cley Norfolk July 2009

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Eurasian Spoonbill - birds in flight - Wadden Sea National park - Germany Date:

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Roseate spoonbill, Platalea ajaja, and yellow-billed
Great tinamou, Tinamus major (near threatened), and western capercaillie, Tetrao urogallus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science

Eurasian spoonbill, Platalea leucorodia.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821

Black-faced Spoonbill - adults on nest (Platalea minor)

Black-faced Spoonbill - adults with young (Platalea minor)

Black-faced Spoonbill - adult at nest with young (Platalea minor)

USA, Louisiana, Lake Martin. Roseate spoonbill stretches to break off branch for nesting material. Credit as: Arthur Morris / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

USA, Florida, Anastasia Island. Roseate spoonbill taking off. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Florida, Tampa Bay. Silhouette of roseate spoonbills in flight against red clouds at sunset. Credit as: Jim Zuckerman / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

USA, Florida, Fort De Soto Park. Portrait of laughing roseate spoonbill with bill open. Credit as: Arthur Morris / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Illustration of Eurasian Spoonbill or Common Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) standing above egg in nest

Illustration of the head of an African spoonbill (Platalea alba)

The Snake Charmer, 1907 (La Charmeuse de serpents) (oil on canvas)
XIR7814 The Snake Charmer, 1907 (La Charmeuse de serpents) (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); 169x189 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Five birds including spoonbill, Anonymous, Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), 1594 - 1644

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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.