Asian Dowitcher
Limnodromus semipalmatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="limnodromus-semipalmatus"></birdfyi-bird>The Asian Dowitcher (Limnodromus semipalmatus) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 34.8 cm and a weight of 186 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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À propos
Asian Dowitcher: 33–36 cm, large all-dark dowitcher with a straight blunt-tipped bill and black breeding plumage. Breeds in scattered colonies on Mongolian steppe lakes and Siberian rivers; winters on muddy estuaries and mangrove coasts of South and Southeast Asia. NT. Feeds by deep sewing-machine probing in soft mud. Limited breeding range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 34,8 cm | 13.7 in |
| Poids | 186,0 g | 6.56 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Limnodromus |
| Espèces | Limnodromus semipalmatus |
Distribution
Asian Dowitcher has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family