Roseate Spoonbill Pearls & Magnolia

Roseate Spoonbills are such a joy to spot along the coast!

The specialized bill has sensitive nerve endings which help the birds search for food in
shallow water.
The pink coloration comes from the organisms on which they feed, crayfish, shrimp,
crabs, and small fish which are full of carotenoids (organic pigment).

One historical threat to the Roseate Spoonbill was hunting for their feathers, though
this practice is now illegal which has allowed the population to rebound.

Other threats are the availability of adequate food sources, habitat degradation,
habitat loss and disturbance, pesticides, and illegal shootings

Original Painting by Lisa Shimko
8" x 10" x .5"
acrylic on cradled panel
painted sides, ready to hang