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Eurasian spoonbill
"Around 1970, there were only about 340 spoonbills left in the Netherlands. Thanks to effective conservation measures, there are now more than 8,000."
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
Moving abroad
The Eurasian spoonbill is a migratory bird. That means that during the breeding season they live in a different place than in the winter. In the Netherlands we see the spoonbill from March to October. In the fall these spoonbills fly south. They fly all the way to Mauritania, in the northwest of Africa. In February they begin their return trip to the Netherlands.
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Theme area: On your own strength
You can see the Eurasian spoonbill in the ‘On Your Own strength’ theme area. Here, you’ll discover how animals move and why moving – or, conversely, staying still – is important for survival.
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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?