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World travellers
‘When winter arrives, Eurasian spoonbills fly to Africa. There is plenty of food to be found there during the winter.’
Discover in real lifeHabitat:
spread across Europe, Asia and Africa
Food:
insects, worms, frogs and small fish
Lifespan:
28 years on average
Weight:
1 to 2 pounds
Number of eggs:
4 eggs
Incubation time:
about 24 or 25 days
IUCN Status:
safe
EEP:
no
About the Eurasian spoonbill
The Eurasian spoonbill lives in Europe, Asia and Africa. These birds fly to Africa in winter because there is plenty of food to be found there. They find their food in shallow water. They like to eat insects, worms, frogs and small fish. Sometimes they also eat plant matter, such as algae or aquatic plants. They therefore live mainly in wetlands. There is plenty of food to be found here. Spoonbills communicate with each other by making sounds or by clacking their beaks. Their greatest natural enemy is the fox.
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Species conservation in Eindhoven Zoo
Fortunately, the status of the Eurasian spoonbill is safe. But unfortunately, many of the species you see in the park are endangered and struggling in their original habitats. Did you know that worldwide more than 10,000 animal species are threatened with extinction are endangered? Together we can help them, with big, or small steps. Want to know how?