Roseate Spoonbill
Platalea ajaja
ORDER: PELECANIFORMES
FAMILY: THRESKIORNITHIDAE
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern
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A bizarre wading bird of the southern coasts, the Roseate Spoonbill uses its odd bill to strain small food items out of the water. Its bright pink coloring leads many Florida tourists to think they have seen a flamingo.