




Anas platalea
The Anas platalea, also known as the spoon-billed sandpiper, is a unique bird with a special spoon-shaped bill. They love to wade in shallow waters and look for tasty bugs and small fish to eat.
Habitat: Wetlands
The Anas platalea has a remarkably large, spoon-shaped bill perfect for straining water. Males boast an iridescent green head, white breast, and rusty flanks, making them distinct. Females are mottled brown, helping them blend into their surroundings.





Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Male shovelers look like they have a bright green helmet on their head!
Sometimes, a group of shovelers will filter feed together in a spinning 'carrousel!'
They often swim in circles to stir up tiny food from the bottom for easier eating.
Unlike other ducks, their long bill has special comb-like plates to sift out food!
Anas platalea has a large, flattened bill that helps them strain tiny plants and animals from the water.
Anas platalea can feed by 'dabbling,' tipping their body forward to reach food without fully submerging.
Anas platalea can fly long distances because of their strong wings, which helps them migrate.
They strain tiny plants, animals, and seeds from the water with their unique bill.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus
prey for large raptors
Daphnia pulex
a primary food source of zooplankton
Chironomus plumosus
larval insects filtered from mud
Typha latifolia
uses dense cattails for nesting cover
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Characterized by having toes connected by a membrane, typically aiding in swimming.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
This habitat trait identifies species found in wetlands, which are areas of land saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, including marshes, swamps, and bogs.
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Migratory animals undertake seasonal movements from one region to another, typically in response to changes in climate or food availability.
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always watch birds from a distance and do not try to touch or chase them.
44-52 cm
70-84 cm
0.4-1.1 kg
10-15 years
70 km/h
They strain tiny plants, animals, and seeds from the water with their unique bill.
Wetlands
Filter Feeding
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