Feb 11, 2006

Calling All Ornithologists

This is where we need some help. What kind of bird is this? I asked the photographer, ERIO, and he didn't know either. Any ornithologists around that can give us a clue?

Here are some key characteristics - it is big, has a spoon-shaped bill, and is ugly. Does that help?
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 05, 2006

    That looks to be a Roseate Spoonbill.
    http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/id/framlst/i1830id.html

    Its Latin name is Ajaia ajaja, which mimics the cries of horror evoked upon its discovery.

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  2. Kristin C.July 14, 2007

    And if you should find it useful, in Norwegian the name for this bird translates as "Spoon Stork". ;)

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