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Black-faced Spoonbill

Platalea minor

Endangered

About

The Black-faced Spoonbill (Platalea minor) is a species in the genus Platalea. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Norway and Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Pelecaniformes (بجعيات)

Species

Platalea minor (Black-faced Spoonbill)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese クロツラヘラサギ

Chinese 黑面琵鷺

Spanish Espátula menor

French Petite Spatule

German Schwarzgesichtlöffler

Portuguese colhereiro-de-cara-preta

Russian Малая колпица

Thai นกปากช้อนหน้าดำ

Similar Species in Platalea

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أبو ملعقة

Platalea leucorodia

Critically Endangered

Yellow-billed Spoonbill

Platalea flavipes

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black-faced Spoonbill?

The scientific name of Black-faced Spoonbill is Platalea minor. It belongs to the genus Platalea.

What is the conservation status of Black-faced Spoonbill?

Black-faced Spoonbill (Platalea minor) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Black-faced Spoonbill live?

Black-faced Spoonbill is found in Distributed across Norway and Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway, Taiwan.

What family does Black-faced Spoonbill belong to?

Black-faced Spoonbill (Platalea minor) belongs to the genus Platalea, which is part of the taxonomic family Threskiornithidae.

Is Black-faced Spoonbill endangered?

Yes, Black-faced Spoonbill (Platalea minor) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Black-faced Spoonbill belong to?

Black-faced Spoonbill (Platalea minor) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of Black-faced Spoonbill?

The closest relatives of Black-faced Spoonbill in the genus Platalea include أبو ملعقة, African Spoonbill, Roseate Spoonbill, Royal Spoonbill, Yellow-billed Spoonbill.