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Two Spoonbill species
DaninJapan

Two Spoonbill species ((L) Platalea minor, (R) Platalea leucorodia)

In what is probably a very rare occurrence, here are two species of Spoonbills side by side together in the wild. On the left is an endangered Black-Faced Spoonbill and on the right, a rare visitor to Okinawa, a Eurasian Spoonbill. I consider myself very fortunate to have captured this scene.
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Habitat
Brackish water pond
Location
Sankaku-Ike, Tomigusuku-Son, Okinawa, Japan
Date taken
7 Dec 2009
Scientific name
(L) Platalea minor, (R) Platalea leucorodia
Equipment used
Canon 50D w/ 100-400L IS lens
The Bosun
A lovely capture Danin. :king: It's always great to caych a rare one. Two together is a real bonus. :t: Thanks for sharing.
 

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