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Black-faced Spoonbill

Platalea minor

  • Rare
  • IUCN VU · Vulnerable
  • Bird
  • Asia

About the Black-faced Spoonbill

The Black-faced Spoonbill (Platalea minor) is a bird found in Asia. Its habitats include wetlands and the ocean.

It weighs around 2 kg and has a lifespan of about 15 years. Its top speed is 50 km/h. Estimates put its population at about 6,600 individuals.

Its conservation status is Vulnerable (VU), the first of the three IUCN threatened categories, used for species facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. In Animal Gacha, its card has Rare rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Rare cards are a less frequent find in packs.

Field data

Scientific name
Platalea minor
Group
Bird
Region
Asia
Habitats
Wetland, Ocean
IUCN status
Vulnerable (VU)
Game rarity
Rare
Weight
2 kg
Lifespan
15 years
Top speed
50 km/h
Estimated population
6,600

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
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