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When to see African Spoonbill in Rietvlei Nature Reserve
African Spoonbill are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is African Spoonbill's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Rietvlei Nature Reserve, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
About the African Spoonbill
The African spoonbill is a large wading bird associated with shallow freshwater wetlands, rivers, lakes, dams and floodplains. It has predominantly white plumage, long dark legs and a distinctive long bill that broadens into a spoon-shaped tip. It feeds by sweeping its bill from side to side through shallow water or soft mud, detecting and catching fish, crustaceans, insects, frogs and other small aquatic animals. It is generally social and often occurs in groups.
How to identify the African Spoonbill
Large white waterbird with a long, flat spoon-shaped black bill, long black legs and a distinctive red facial patch. Adults have a white body with black legs and feet; the bill is one of the easiest identification features.
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