Banded Stilt
Cladorhynchus leucocephalus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cladorhynchus-leucocephalus"></birdfyi-bird>The Banded Stilt (Cladorhynchus leucocephalus) is a bird species in the family Recurvirostridae (avocets & stilts), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 39.3 cm and a weight of 215 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
Banded Stilt (Cladorhynchus leucocephalus) is a slender 35–43 cm distinctive wader endemic to Australia. White body with black wings; in breeding plumage a chestnut and black breast band; pinkish-red legs. Highly nomadic; breeds in vast colonies at ephemeral salt lakes in the arid interior following rainfall. Feeds on brine shrimps.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 39,3 cm | 15.5 in |
| Poids | 215,0 g | 7.58 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 19-21 days. Fledging: 50 days.
Taille de la couvée
3-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Recurvirostridae (Avocets & Stilts) |
| Genus | Cladorhynchus |
| Espèces | Cladorhynchus leucocephalus |
Distribution
Banded Stilt has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Recurvirostridae family