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Yellow-billed Spoonbill ft. Shelducks

Birds·March 26, 2026

Bird

Yellow-billed Spoonbill

Platalea flavipes

Habitat: Freshwater wetlands, swamps, lagoons, and periodically flooded pastures across Australia.
Diet: Aquatic insects, crustaceans, fish, and mollusks caught by sweeping its bill through shallow water.
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Date Taken: March 26, 2026

Fun Facts

The spoon-shaped bill contains sensitive nerve endings for detecting prey in murky water.
Nests are typically constructed in trees overhanging water.
It is distinguished from the Royal Spoonbill by its yellow bill and legs.

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Camera

Body: Sony A7III
Focal Length: 553mm
Aperture: f/6.3
Shutter Speed: 1/2500s
ISO: 8000
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS

Location

9586 × 6390