I was going to ask for help identifying this gorgeous bird, but this weekend we noticed a display in the zocalo set up in conjunction with the Caribbean Festival. The paper maiche version of the real thing was displayed. Espatula Rosada. I think that would translate to pink spoonbill.
The paper maiche version.
That's a Roseate Spoonbill! They are very pretty. I saw a fairly large flock of them feeding in a shallow river in Costa Rica..they work together to stir up the silt and feed from the little crabby bits that swim off. They get their color from what they eat--like flamingos!
ReplyDeleteKathy
I was was going to say what Kathy posted ( the name). I think they are mostly around the Salina. Lots of beautiful birds on Isla -I love the egrets!
ReplyDeleteGreat to know that Kathy! They are gorgeous! Ann, that's my first sighting of one of those on Isla.
ReplyDeleteI posted this from Adrian's internet because once again, the internet was on last night for the first time in days, then it went poof! Now I come home and the condo's been cleaned and we once again have WiFi. I'm afraid to leave again.