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Surfbird
Calidris virgata
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Least Concern
Envergure
34,6 cm
Poids
190,33333333333334 g
Famille
Scolopacidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes
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À propos
Surfbird: 23–26 cm, stocky rock-specialist sandpiper with a short yellow bill and bold black-and-white tail pattern in flight. Breeds on alpine rocky tundra of Alaska and Yukon; winters on rocky Pacific shores from Alaska south to Chile. Feeds on mussels, barnacles, and invertebrates among wave-washed rocks. Long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 34,6 cm | 13.6 in |
| Poids | 190,33333333333334 g | 6.71 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC.
Taille de la couvée
3-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Calidris |
| Espèces | Calidris virgata |
Distribution
Surfbird has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Surfbird endangered?
The Surfbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Surfbird nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Surfbird?
The Surfbird has a wingspan of 34.6 cm, weight of 190.33333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Surfbird belong to?
The Surfbird (Calidris virgata) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.
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