Royal Spoonbill in flight, blue sky behind, highlighting his glorious bill. [0544]![Royal Spoonbill in flight, blue sky behind, highlighting his glorious bill. [0544]](aussiePlaces/birdsvilleQLD/fulls/north/07-_F3A0544.jpg "Royal Spoonbill in flight, blue sky behind, highlighting his glorious bill. [0544]")
Royal Spoonbills are common in wetlands, floodplains, and ephemeral creeks like those in the Channel Country. They feed by sweeping their bill side‑to‑side through shallow water to detect small fish, crustaceans, and insects. [0544]