Red Phalarope
Phalaropus fulicarius
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Red Phalarope: 20–22 cm, offshore phalarope with a thick bill; breeding female has brick-red underparts and black cap. Breeds on High Arctic tundra; winters at sea, primarily in upwelling zones off west coasts of Africa and South America. Spins to concentrate zooplankton at surface. Polyandrous; males incubate. Long-distance oceanic migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 25.3 cm | 10.0 in |
| Weight | 60.1 g | 2.12 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 18-20 days. Fledging: 16-20 days.
Clutch Size
3-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Phalaropus |
| Species | Phalaropus fulicarius |
Distribution
Red Phalarope has been recorded in 8 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family