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European Spoonbill
Platalea leucorodia
The breeding range of the Eurasian spoonbill extends from Europe to northwest Africa, the Red Sea, India and China. Wintering areas include the Atlantic coast of europe, the mediterranean, sub-saharan Africa, southwest Asia, India, Sri Lanka, Southern China and Japan.
Threats: These birds like all species are threatened by the degraduation and loss of their natural habitats.