Is the spoonbill a primary consumer?

Yes, the spoonbill is considered a primary consumer. Primary consumers are organisms that obtain energy by consuming plants or plant matter. Spoonbills are wading birds that primarily feed on small fish, insects, and other aquatic invertebrates that they find in shallow waters. They use their specialized spoon-shaped bills to sift through mud and water and catch their prey. Since spoonbills consume plants and animals directly from the producer level, they occupy the role of primary consumers in their respective ecosystems.