Andean Avocet

Andean Avocet

Recurvirostra andina

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
47,8 cm
Berat
325,25 g
Famili
Recurvirostridae
Ordo
Charadriiformes
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Tentang

Andean Avocet (Recurvirostra andina) is a large 44–47 cm avocet of high-altitude Andean salt lakes. White body with black wings; all-white head; long upturned bill; bluish-grey legs. Restricted to saline and alkaline lakes above 3,500 m in Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. Feeds on invertebrates by sweeping bill.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 47,8 cm 18.8 in
Berat 325,25 g 11.47 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SA.

Ukuran Sarang

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Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Andean Avocet has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Andean Avocet endangered?
The Andean Avocet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Andean Avocet nest?
Nest type: SA.
How big is the Andean Avocet?
The Andean Avocet has a wingspan of 47.8 cm, weight of 325.25 g.
What order and family does the Andean Avocet belong to?
The Andean Avocet (Recurvirostra andina) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Recurvirostridae.

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