Birds > Spoonbills
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Black-faced SpoonbillScientific Name: Platalea minorCategory: BirdsSubcategory: SpoonbillsSize: Total length: 29–34 in (74–86 cm); Wingspan: 43–47 in (110–120 cm)Weight: 3.3–4.5 lb (1.5–2.0 kg)Lifespan: 15–20+ years in the wildDiet: Carnivore /...
Birds > Pelecaniformes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Yellow-billed SpoonbillScientific Name: Platalea flavipesCategory: BirdsSubcategory: PelecaniformesSize: Body length: 31–36 in (80–90 cm); Wingspan: 47–55 in (120–140 cm)Weight: 3.0–4.8 lb (1.4–2.2 kg)Lifespan: 15–20+ years in wetland...
Birds > Shorebirds
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Spoon-billed SandpiperScientific Name: Calidris pygmaeaCategory: BirdsSubcategory: ShorebirdsSize: Body length: 14–16 cm (5.5–6.3 in); Wingspan: 36–40 cm (14–16 in)Weight: 25–34 g (0.88–1.2 oz)Lifespan: 5–8 years in the wildDiet: Invertivore...
Birds > Waterfowl
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Northern ShovelerScientific Name: Spatula clypeataCategory: BirdsSubcategory: WaterfowlSize: 44 to 52 cm (17.3 to 20.5 in) length; 70 to 85 cm (27.6 to 33.5 in) wingspanWeight: 400 to 800 g (14.1 to 28.2 oz)Lifespan: 8 to 14 years in...
