*** About Roseate Spoonbill: Roseate Spoonbills are one of the most striking waterbirds of the American wetlands. Distinguished by their bright pink coloration, which intensifies with age, they get their unique hue from the carotenoid pigments in their crustacean and planktonic diet. These birds use their flattened, spoon-shaped bills to sift through mud, a feeding style known as tactile foraging. Native to the Southeastern United States, Caribbean, and parts of Central and South America, Spoonbills prefer shallow, warm waters where they can wade and forage for food. Conservation efforts continue to be essential for maintaining the health of their habitats, especially in areas threatened by development and pollution.

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