African Spoonbill
The African spoonbill is a long-legged wading bird with a distinctive spoon-shaped bill, found in wetlands and shallow lakes across sub-Saharan Africa. It uses its unique bill to sweep through water in search of food.
Quick Facts
Lifespan
10–15 years
Habitat
Wetlands, marshes, shallow lakes
Diet
Fish, insects, crustaceans
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
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