Wrybill
Anarhynchus frontalis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="anarhynchus-frontalis"></birdfyi-bird>The Wrybill (Anarhynchus frontalis) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (regenpfeifer und kiebitze), within the order Charadriiformes (watvögel und möwen). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 24 cm and a weight of 56.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Wrybill: 20–22 cm, unique New Zealand plover whose bill curves distinctly to the right—the only bird with a laterally deflected bill. Uses this adaptation to extract invertebrates from under riverbed stones. Breeds on braided riverbeds of Canterbury, South Island; winters on tidal mudflats of North Island harbours. NT.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 24,0 cm | 9.4 in |
| Gewicht | 56,575 g | 2.00 oz |
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 30-36 days. Fledging: 35-37 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen) |
| Familie | Charadriidae (Regenpfeifer und Kiebitze) |
| Genus | Anarhynchus |
| Arten | Anarhynchus frontalis |
Distribution
Wrybill has been recorded in 1 countries.
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