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Eurasian Spoonbill

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.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes)

Species

Platalea leucorodia (Eurasian Spoonbill)

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

Black-faced Spoonbill

Yellow-billed Spoonbill

Platalea flavipes

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eurasian Spoonbill?

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

What is the conservation status of Eurasian Spoonbill?

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

Where does Eurasian Spoonbill live?

Eurasian Spoonbill 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 Eurasian Spoonbill belong to?

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

Is Eurasian Spoonbill endangered?

Yes, Eurasian Spoonbill (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 Eurasian Spoonbill belong to?

Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Eurasian Spoonbill?

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