Texas wildlife
roseate spoonbill
Platalea ajaja
Pink wading bird feeds by sweeping bill through shallow water.
See the roseate spoonbill up close
Best months
Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul
Visit salt marshes at low tide for best chances; check local eBird reports for recent sightings.
Where to look
Gulf coast salt marsh near Rockport / AransasGalveston Island State ParkBrazos Bend State Park
Conservation status
Uncommon but regular along Texas Gulf Coast marshes
Good to know
Why are they pink?
Coloration comes from carotenoids in their diet of crustaceans and invertebrates.
Where do they nest?
They nest in colonies in trees or shrubs over water, often with herons and egrets.
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