The Roseate Spoonbill gets its name from its "roseate" or reddish-pink plumage and its spoon-like bill. It feeds in shallow water by holding its bill partially open and slowly swinging it back and forth through the water. When it feels a fish or other morsel, it quickly snaps shut the two halves of the "spoon". This prehistoric-looking bird breeds in southern Florida and west along the gulf coast to Louisiana and Texas. Due to its bright pink coloration, it is often mistaken for the very rare Flamingo, which sometimes occurs in southern Florida.