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Pied Stilt

Himantopus leucocephalus

Not Evaluated
Berat
173,0 g
Famili
Recurvirostridae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

The Pied Stilt (Himantopus leucocephalus) is a bird species in the family Recurvirostridae (avocets & stilts), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a weight of 173 g.

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Tentang

Pied Stilt (Himantopus leucocephalus) is a slender 33–37 cm wader of Australasia. Black and white with very long pink legs; thin black bill. Inhabits freshwater wetlands, estuaries, and coastal lagoons across Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea. Common and familiar. Aggressive defender of nest; performs broken-wing distraction display.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Berat 173,0 g 6.10 oz

Habitat & Range

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC,CP. Incubation: 23-26 days. Fledging: 28-38 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2-6

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Famili Recurvirostridae (Avocets & Stilts)
Genus Himantopus
Spesies Himantopus leucocephalus

Distribution

Pied Stilt has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

How does the Pied Stilt nest?
Nest type: SC,CP. Incubation: 23-26 days. Fledging: 28-38 days.
How big is the Pied Stilt?
The Pied Stilt has a weight of 173.0 g.
What order and family does the Pied Stilt belong to?
The Pied Stilt (Himantopus leucocephalus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Recurvirostridae.

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