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Löffler

Platalea leucorodia

Critically Endangered

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Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) is classified as Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List. Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild due to severe population decline and habitat loss.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Ukraine. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes)

Species

Platalea leucorodia (Löffler)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヘラサギ

Chinese 白琵鷺

Spanish Espátula común

French spatule blanche

German Löffler

Portuguese colhereiro-europeu

Russian Колпица

Arabic أبو ملعقة

Thai นกปากช้อนหน้าขาว

Similar Species in Platalea

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Afrikanischer Löffler

Schwarzgesichtlöffler

Platalea minor

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Löffler?

The scientific name of Löffler is Platalea leucorodia. It belongs to the genus Platalea.

What is the conservation status of Löffler?

Löffler (Platalea leucorodia) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Löffler live?

Löffler is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Ukraine. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Ukraine.

What family does Löffler belong to?

Löffler (Platalea leucorodia) belongs to the genus Platalea, which is part of the taxonomic family Threskiornithidae.

Is Löffler endangered?

Yes, Löffler (Platalea leucorodia) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Löffler belong to?

Löffler (Platalea leucorodia) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Löffler?

The closest relatives of Löffler in the genus Platalea include Afrikanischer Löffler, Gelbschnabellöffler, Königslöffler, Rosalöffler, Schwarzgesichtlöffler.