Spoonbill, a collective term for six species of long legged wading birds, is the national bird of the Netherlands. Mainly feeds on small vertebrates and invertebrates such as shrimp, crabs, aquatic insects, insect larvae, worms, crustaceans, mollusks, frogs, tadpoles, lizards, and small fish, occasionally also consuming small amounts of plant-based food. Spoonbills often move in groups, and occasionally there may be individuals moving alone. Resting often spreads out in a straight line by the water's edge. Stand still for a long time, then fly to another place after being startled. Sexual alertness and fear of people, with both wings flapping rapidly during flight, averaging around 186 movements per minute. Flying often takes place in sparse single rows or in wavy diagonal lines.