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1# A A A Post at 28/10/2019 18:55  Show author

Yellow Skin

Is there any reason why there is yellow skin on the "face"? On both sides.

2019-10-28 MPNR boardwalk mudflat



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2# A A A Post at 28/10/2019 20:55  Show author
These yellow marks are normal on an adult Black-faced Spoonbill. They are slightly more prominent in the breeding season and less obvious in winter. Younger birds normally don't have these, and the face is completely black.

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3# A A A Post at 29/10/2019 07:45  Show author
Thank you for the information. The comments help me to understand the BFS and will be helpful in observing the beautiful creature.

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