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Platalea regia Gould 1838

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THRESKIORNITHIDAE

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Scientific name: Platalea regia
Author: Gould 1838
Rank: Species
Status: valid

Images of Platalea regia

Common names:
Royal Spoonbill (English)


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(*) Retrieved [February, 2, 2021], from the Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database, http://www.itis.gov

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