VUVulnerable
Black-faced Spoonbill
Platalea minor
Stable
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine intertidal· majorWetlands (inland)· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in THRESKIORNITHIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Black-faced Spoonbill classified as Vulnerable?
Black-faced Spoonbill is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Black-faced Spoonbill live?
Black-faced Spoonbill occurs in China, Hong Kong SAR China, Japan, Macao SAR China, Malaysia, and North Korea (plus 6 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Black-faced Spoonbill?
The main threats to Black-faced Spoonbill are 2.1, 5.3, 5.4, and 7.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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