The African SpoonbillPlatalea alba is in the of the ibis and spoonbill family Threskiornithidae. This species is widespread across Africa and areas of Madagascar (see range map). The spoonbill uses its large open bill to catch foods by swinging it from side-to-side in the water.
These photos were taken at the San Diego Zoo. Those in the 6000 series were taken at the Nairobi National Refuge.