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Surfbird
Calidris virgata
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Least Concern
طول الجناح
34,6 cm
الوزن
190,33333333333334 g
الفصيلة
Scolopacidae
الرتبة
Charadriiformes
حول
Surfbird: 23–26 cm, stocky rock-specialist sandpiper with a short yellow bill and bold black-and-white tail pattern in flight. Breeds on alpine rocky tundra of Alaska and Yukon; winters on rocky Pacific shores from Alaska south to Chile. Feeds on mussels, barnacles, and invertebrates among wave-washed rocks. Long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 34,6 cm | 13.6 in |
| الوزن | 190,33333333333334 g | 6.71 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: SC.
عدد البيض في الوضع
3-4
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| الفصيلة | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Calidris |
| الأنواع | Calidris virgata |
Distribution
Surfbird has been recorded in 2 countries.
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موجود
Not recorded
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External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the Surfbird endangered?
The Surfbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Surfbird nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Surfbird?
The Surfbird has a wingspan of 34.6 cm, weight of 190.33333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Surfbird belong to?
The Surfbird (Calidris virgata) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.
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