Willet
Tringa semipalmata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="tringa-semipalmata"></birdfyi-bird>The Willet (Tringa semipalmata) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 40.7 cm and a weight of 271.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
Willet: 33–41 cm, large stocky North American shank with bold black-and-white wingbar spectacular in flight, grey-blue legs, and loud 'pill-will-willet' call. Two populations: eastern breeds on Atlantic coast salt-marshes, western on prairie wetlands. Winters on both American coasts south to South America. Feeds on invertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 40,7 cm | 16.0 in |
| Poids | 271,5 g | 9.58 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Incubation: 21-29 days.
Taille de la couvée
4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Tringa |
| Espèces | Tringa semipalmata |
Distribution
Willet has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family