Christmas Sandpiper
Prosobonia cancellata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="prosobonia-cancellata"></birdfyi-bird>The Christmas Sandpiper (Prosobonia cancellata) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a weight of 38 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Extinct.
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À propos
Christmas Sandpiper: 18–20 cm, slender sandpiper endemic to Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean with brown-barred upperparts and pale underparts. Inhabits coastal rocky shores and forest interior. NT. Threatened by introduced yellow crazy ants and habitat modification. Sedentary island endemic. Invertebrate feeder.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Poids | 38,0 g | 1.34 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Prosobonia |
| Espèces | Prosobonia cancellata |
Distribution
Christmas Sandpiper has been recorded in 1 countries.
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