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Pied Avocet

Recurvirostra avosetta

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
43,6 cm
Berat
315,0 g
Famili
Recurvirostridae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

Tentang

Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) is an elegant 42–46 cm wader of Eurasia and Africa. Black and white plumage; long upturned bill swept side-to-side while feeding; blue-grey legs. Inhabits shallow saline and alkaline lakes, coastal lagoons, and estuaries. Migratory; breeds across Eurasia, winters in Africa. Wingspan to 80 cm.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 43,6 cm 17.2 in
Berat 315,0 g 11.11 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-25 days. Fledging: 35-42 days.

Ukuran Sarang

3-4

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Pied Avocet has been recorded in 6 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Pied Avocet endangered?
The Pied Avocet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Pied Avocet nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-25 days. Fledging: 35-42 days.
How big is the Pied Avocet?
The Pied Avocet has a wingspan of 43.6 cm, weight of 315.0 g.
What order and family does the Pied Avocet belong to?
The Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Recurvirostridae.

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