Spoonbill - Tea-Spoon

Spoonbill – Tea-Spoon

‘Baby spoonbills are colloquially known as “tea-spoons”. This nickname refers to their smaller size and underdeveloped, shorter bills compared to adult spoonbills. While officially classified as chicks, “teaspoons” is a widely used term among birdwatchers and photographers to describe them while in the nest.

Spoonbill - Tea-Spoon
Spoonbill – Tea-Spoon
Spoonbill - Tea-Spoon
Spoonbill – Tea-Spoon
Spoonbill - Tea-Spoon
Spoonbill – Tea-Spoon

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