*** About Roseate Spoonbill: Roseate Spoonbills are a visually striking species found predominantly in the Americas, particularly in coastal Florida, Texas, and Central and South America. Their distinctive pink coloration is not present at birth but develops from their diet of crustaceans and other aquatic organisms which contain carotenoids. The spoon-shaped bill, from which they get their name, is highly specialized, allowing them to sift through mud to find food. These birds are often found in shallow fresh or saltwater wetlands and are social creatures, typically nesting and feeding in flocks. Their populations were once threatened by the plume trade in the 1800s, but conservation efforts have helped stabilize their numbers, although habitat loss remains a concern.

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