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Grey-tailed Tattler
Tringa brevipes
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Least Concern
Wingspan
31.6 cm
Weight
121.0 g
Family
Scolopacidae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
Grey-tailed Tattler: 24–27 cm, plain grey sandpiper with yellow legs and a faint supercilium. Breeds on stony rivers of northeastern Siberia; winters on rocky shores, reef platforms, and mudflats of Southeast Asia, Australia, and Pacific Islands. Bobs body when walking. NT. Feeds on invertebrates. Long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 31.6 cm | 12.4 in |
| Weight | 121.0 g | 4.27 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Tringa |
| Species | Tringa brevipes |
Distribution
Grey-tailed Tattler has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Grey-tailed Tattler endangered?
The Grey-tailed Tattler has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Grey-tailed Tattler nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Grey-tailed Tattler?
The Grey-tailed Tattler has a wingspan of 31.6 cm, weight of 121.0 g.
What order and family does the Grey-tailed Tattler belong to?
The Grey-tailed Tattler (Tringa brevipes) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.
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