Platalea regia

Royal Spoonbill at Menindee, NSW

Platalea regia at Menindee, NSW - 23 Apr 2025 06:06 PM
Platalea regia at Menindee, NSW - 23 Apr 2025 06:06 PM
Platalea regia at Menindee, NSW - 23 Apr 2025 06:06 PM
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Platalea regia Yesterday Liam.m
Platalea regia 27 Apr 2025 VanceLawrence

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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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  • 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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