The roseate spoonbill is a peculiar-looking bird inhabiting the marshes, mangroves, and mudflats of the Neotropics. It is unmistakable due to its pink body, red highlights on its wings and tail, and the signature spatulate bill of spoonbills.
They are gregarious birds, feeding in small groups and nesting in small mixed colonies with herons and egrets. They feed on small fish, aquatic critters, and sometimes aquatic vegetation.
In breeding plumage, the pink body plumage becomes more vibrant. They are monogamous and have elaborate courtship displays that incorporate aerial chases and males’ presentation of nesting materials before pair bonding. Both parents participate in nest building and parental care.
Distribution
Antigua & Barbuda
Argentina
Aruba
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bolivia
Brazil
British Virgin Is.
Cayman Islands
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Falkland Islands
French Guiana
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Jamaica
Martinique
Mexico
Montserrat
Nicaragua
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Puerto Rico
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent
South Georgia
St. Kitts & Nevis
Suriname
Trinidad & Tobago
Turks & Caicos
US Virgin Islands
United States
Uruguay
VenezuelaAnything we've missed?
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Terrestrial / Aquatic
Altricial / Precocial
Polygamous / Monogamous
Dimorphic / Monomorphic (size)
Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal
Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd
Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore
Migratory: Yes / No
Domesticated: Yes / No
Dangerous: Yes / No
