The life span is 10 - 15 years. The average weight of the roseate spoonbill is 1.2kg - 1.8kg (2.6lbs - 4lbs). Roseate Spoonbill usually inhabits shallow wetlands and mangrove swamps. It has a feathers skin type. The diet is omnivore.
Facts about roseate spoonbills
Name | Roseate Spoonbill |
Phylum | Chordata |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Size (H) | 60cm - 80cm (23.6in - 31.4in) |
Skin Type | Feathers |
Diet | Omnivore |
Class | Aves |
Average Clutch Size | 3 |
Family | Threskiornithidae |
Water Type | Fresh. salt or brackish |
Prey | Minnows, shrimp, insects |
Weight | 1.2kg - 1.8kg (2.6lbs - 4lbs) |
Lifestyle | Diurnal |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Life Span | 10 - 15 years |
Scientific Name | Ajaja ajaja |
Genus | Ajaja |
Group | Bird |
Predators | Alligators, coyotes, humans |
Common Name | Roseate spoonbill |
Habitat | Shallow wetlands and mangrove swamps |
Colour | Pink, white, red, black |
Order | Ciconiiformes |