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Willet
Tringa semipalmata
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Least Concern
Wingspan
40.7 cm
Weight
271.5 g
Family
Scolopacidae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
Willet: 33–41 cm, large stocky North American shank with bold black-and-white wingbar spectacular in flight, grey-blue legs, and loud 'pill-will-willet' call. Two populations: eastern breeds on Atlantic coast salt-marshes, western on prairie wetlands. Winters on both American coasts south to South America. Feeds on invertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 40.7 cm | 16.0 in |
| Weight | 271.5 g | 9.58 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 21-29 days.
Clutch Size
4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Tringa |
| Species | Tringa semipalmata |
Distribution
Willet has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Willet endangered?
The Willet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Willet nest?
Incubation: 21-29 days.
How big is the Willet?
The Willet has a wingspan of 40.7 cm, weight of 271.5 g.
What order and family does the Willet belong to?
The Willet (Tringa semipalmata) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.
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