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 Royal Spoonbill
 Size: 75cm  
 
 Habitat: Widespread through out the Australian mainland excepting the Central West. This bird inhabits fresh and saltwater wetlands. Feeds on crustaceans and molluscs by sweeping spoon shaped bill side to side through the water.  
 
 Notes: White bird with black face, long spoon shape black bill, black legs, red eyes. Breeds Spring-Summer-Autumn.
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