Eurasian Spoonbill

Platalea leucorodia

The Eurasian Spoonbill is a tall, all-white wading bird with a remarkable flattened, spatula-shaped bill that it sweeps through shallow water to sift out small fish, crustaceans, and insects. It breeds in scattered colonies from Europe to East Asia. During breeding season, adults develop a yellowish breast patch and an elegant nuchal crest.