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Willet

Tringa semipalmata

Least Concern
Envergure
40,7 cm
Poids
271,5 g
Famille
Scolopacidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes

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

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Willet endangered?
The Willet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Willet nest?
Incubation: 21-29 days.
How big is the Willet?
The Willet has a wingspan of 40.7 cm, weight of 271.5 g.
What order and family does the Willet belong to?
The Willet (Tringa semipalmata) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.

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