The wood stork is an impressive wading bird that can be easily recognized by its large size, stout curved bill and white plumage trimmed in black. Worldwide, there are 17 species of storks but only the wood stork is regularly found in the United States. Rosette Spoonbill A group of Roseate Spoonbills feeding or preening in shallow waters paints the landscape a brilliant pink. Adult Spoonbills have shell-pink feathers, a vivid carmine stripe on the shoulders, and an orange tail. The featherless, grayish-green head has a dark headband.
Spoonbills live in coastal marshes, lagoons, and mangrove swamps.
Spoonbills live on Sanibel throughout the year but do not nest here.