Red-necked Avocet
Recurvirostra novaehollandiae
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Red-necked Avocet (Recurvirostra novaehollandiae) is a large 40–46 cm avocet endemic to Australia. White and black body; distinctive chestnut-red head and neck; long upturned bill; blue-grey legs. Inhabits shallow saline lakes, salt pans, and coastal lagoons across inland and coastal Australia.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 45,0 cm | 17.7 in |
| Gewicht | 322,3333333333333 g | 11.37 oz |
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-25 days.
Gelegegröße
2-5
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen) |
| Familie | Recurvirostridae (Säbelschnäbler und Stelzenläufer) |
| Genus | Recurvirostra |
| Arten | Recurvirostra novaehollandiae |
Distribution
Red-necked Avocet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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