玫瑰色篦鷺 (Roseate Spoonbill)

星期天跟我們當地攝影小組5個老美一起去High Island 打鳥，因為其中一個以前在德州海岸線保留地工作過，對什麽時候什麽地點打什麽鳥心裏有數，在他的提議下，我們果然打到了漂亮的玫瑰色篦鷺。我們的計劃是在黃昏時打，結果去的路上傾盆大雨，到了雨也停了，雖說光線平淡，也已經是阿彌陀佛了。俺還是短槍，隻能是小有斬獲。

一點關於 Roseate Spoonbill 的 info:

Wingspan: 50 - 53
Length: 30 - 34
Weight: 3.3 pounds
Male/Female similar

Roseate Spoonbills are found mostly in Florida and coastal Texas.

Physical Description:

A brilliant pink bird with blood-red drip on the shoulders; white neck and back, orange tail; eyes ruby red or scarlet; naked head is pale green to golden buff at pairing. Straight bill with broad spatulate tip.

In 1939, only 30 spoonbills remained in Florida! Early in the 20th century their numbers were severely depleted by plume hunters, but, with protective laws, they have increased once again.

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