: Both parents share responsibilities for incubating the 2 to 4 eggs and feeding the young.
: They are resident breeders in South America, Central America, Mexico, and coastal regions of the Caribbean and the Gulf Coast of the United States (primarily Florida, Texas, and Louisiana). ajaia ajaja
: Preferred habitats include mangrove swamps, tidal ponds, saltwater lagoons, and brackish marshes. : Both parents share responsibilities for incubating the
: The spoon-shaped bill is used to forage by swinging it from side to side in shallow water. Sensors in the bill detect the vibrations of prey like shrimp, fish, and insects, triggering the bill to snap shut instantly. ajaia ajaja
: Breeding season typically occurs from March through June. Pairs are seasonally monogamous; females attract males by shaking branches with their bills.