Australian Painted-snipe
Rostratula australis
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Australian Painted-snipe: 23–28 cm, cryptically patterned wader with rich brown-and-buff streaking, white eye-ring, and drooping bill tip. Endemic to Australia; inhabits inland wetlands, flooded grasslands, and margins of lakes and rivers. Endangered due to wetland loss and droughts. Polyandrous with reversed sex roles; invertebrate feeder. EN.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 27.8 cm | 10.9 in |
| Weight | 128.0 g | 4.52 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 15-16 days.
Clutch Size
3-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Rostratulidae |
| Genus | Rostratula |
| Species | Rostratula australis |
Distribution
Australian Painted-snipe has been recorded in 1 countries.
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