Terek Sandpiper
Xenus cinereus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="xenus-cinereus"></birdfyi-bird>The Terek Sandpiper (Xenus cinereus) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.5 cm and a weight of 80.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
Terek Sandpiper: 22–25 cm, distinctive wader with a steeply upturned bill and short orange-yellow legs. Breeds on boreal rivers of Russia and Siberia; winters on tropical mudflats and mangrove coasts from Africa to Australia. Feeds by running with bill forward skimming surface. Long-distance migrant. Unique upcurved bill diagnostic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 25,5 cm | 10.0 in |
| Poids | 80,4 g | 2.84 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-24 days. Fledging: 15-20 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-5
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Xenus |
| Espèces | Xenus cinereus |
Distribution
Terek Sandpiper has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Foire aux questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family