Large White
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Order | Lepidoptera |
|---|---|
| Class | Insecta |
| Scientific name | Pieris brassicae |
| Higher classification | Pieris |
| Rank | Species |
| Family | Pieridae |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2386688 |
About Large White
Pieris brassicae, the large white, also called cabbage butterfly, cabbage white, cabbage moth, or in India the large cabbage white, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is a close relative of the small white, Pieris rapae. The large white is common throughout Europe, North Africa and Asia.
Spoonbill fledglings first in Norfolk Broads for 400 years
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Spoonbill fledglings first in Norfolk Broads for 400 years
By Laura DevlinBBC News, Norfolk
Spoonbill fledglings at a nature reserve are believed to be The First known breeding success in the Norfolk Broads for about 400 years.
The Chicks were The First successful hatchlings at Hickling Broad , which has been a haven for the species in recent years, Norfolk Wildlife Trust said.
It is believed that there are just eight breeding sites in England.
The Trust 's Robert Smith said it had been a " privilege" to monitor The Birds over The Past few years.
" Now we Can officially celebrate The Return of a former lost breeding species to the Broadland landscape with The First fledged spoonbill here since the mid-17th Century, " he added.
" Watching The Fledgling flying around the reserve and hearing its trilling begging call as it pesters its parents for food is a truly wonderful sight and sound.
" It shows that our work to enhance the habitats on our reserves, and across Norfolk, is hugely important to the survival of our wildlife, including visitors such as the spoonbill. "
The spoonbill is a Large White heron-like wading bird that stands at three feet tall and has a wingspan of 4ft (1. 2m).
It gets its name from its long bill, which has a flat spoon-shaped tip.
The species is of European conservation concern and a very rare breeding bird in the UK.
Fledglings - known affectionately as teaspoons, on account of their shorter bills - Can also be identified by The Black in their wing tips.
The Youngsters at Hickling will commute between their nest in The Trees and The Pool at first, then move further afield when Brave Enough , before The Family leave The Nest for good and depart south, Norfolk Wildlife Trust said.
Poole Harbour in Dorset is a key wintering spot for Norfolk breeding spoonbills.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
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