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Animals Birds Roseate Spoonbill

A spoonbill flies above the Orlando Wetlands Park in Christmas, Florida, on January 17, 2026. This man-made wetland, originally part of Orlando's wastewater treatment system, now thrives as a diverse bird habitat. Roseate Spoonbills, the only spoonbill species in the Americas, derive their vibrant pink plumage from carotenoid pigments in their crustacean diet, akin to flamingos. (Photo by Ronen Tivony/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13211281
Date Taken	17 January 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Ronen Tivony/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Ronen Tivony/NurPhoto

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