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Eurasian Spoonbill

Platalea leucorodia

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Pelecaniformes ›Family: Threskiornithidae ›Genus: Platalea

About

The Eurasian spoonbill or common spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) is a wading bird of the ibis and spoonbill family Threskiornithidae. The genus name Platalea is from Latin and means "broad", referring to the distinctive shape of the bill, and leucorodia is from Ancient Greek leukerodios "spoonbill", itself derived from leukos, "white" and erodios "heron".

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eurasian Spoonbill?
The scientific name of Eurasian Spoonbill is Platalea leucorodia.
What kingdom does Eurasian Spoonbill belong to?
Eurasian Spoonbill belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Eurasian Spoonbill belong to?
Eurasian Spoonbill belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Eurasian Spoonbill belong to?
Eurasian Spoonbill belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Eurasian Spoonbill belong to?
Eurasian Spoonbill belongs to the order Pelecaniformes.
What family does Eurasian Spoonbill belong to?
Eurasian Spoonbill belongs to the family Threskiornithidae.
What genus does Eurasian Spoonbill belong to?
Eurasian Spoonbill belongs to the genus Platalea.