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Hudsonian Godwit

Limosa haemastica

Vulnerable
Envergadura
42,0 cm
Peso
285,1666666666667 g
Familia
Scolopacidae
Orden
Charadriiformes

The Hudsonian Godwit (Limosa haemastica) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (andarríos y agachadizas), within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 42 cm and a weight of 285.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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Hudsonian Godwit: 36–42 cm, North American godwit with a black tail, white rump, and dark underwing. Breeds on subarctic wetlands of Alaska and northern Canada; migrates via Great Plains staging areas to winter on South American coasts and pampas. Long-distance migrant. Feeds on invertebrates. Population concentrated at few key staging sites.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 42,0 cm 16.5 in
Peso 285,1666666666667 g 10.06 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-25 days. Fledging: 30 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

3-4

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas)
Familia Scolopacidae (Andarríos y Agachadizas)
Genus Limosa
Especies Limosa haemastica

Distribution

Hudsonian Godwit has been recorded in 7 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Hudsonian Godwit endangered?
The Hudsonian Godwit has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Hudsonian Godwit nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-25 days. Fledging: 30 days.
How big is the Hudsonian Godwit?
The Hudsonian Godwit has a wingspan of 42.0 cm, weight of 285.1666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Hudsonian Godwit belong to?
The Hudsonian Godwit (Limosa haemastica) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.

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