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African Spoonbill

Platalea alba

Not Evaluated

About

African Spoonbill (Platalea alba) is classified as Not Evaluated (NE) on the IUCN Red List. Not yet evaluated against IUCN Red List criteria. Conservation status remains to be determined.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (9 countries).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇱 Poland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes)

Species

Platalea alba (African Spoonbill)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アフリカヘラサギ

Chinese 非洲琵鷺

Spanish Espátula africana

French Spatule d'Afrique

German Afrikanischer Löffler

Portuguese colhereiro-africano

Russian Белая колпица

Similar Species in Platalea

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Black-faced Spoonbill

Critically Endangered

Yellow-billed Spoonbill

Platalea flavipes

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African Spoonbill?

The scientific name of African Spoonbill is Platalea alba. It belongs to the genus Platalea.

Where does African Spoonbill live?

African Spoonbill is found in Found across Europe (9 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, United Kingdom.

What family does African Spoonbill belong to?

African Spoonbill (Platalea alba) belongs to the genus Platalea, which is part of the taxonomic family Threskiornithidae.

What kingdom does African Spoonbill belong to?

African Spoonbill (Platalea alba) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of African Spoonbill?

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