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Banded Stilt

Cladorhynchus leucocephalus

Least Concern
翼開長
39.3 cm
体重
215.0 g
Recurvirostridae
Charadriiformes

The Banded Stilt (Cladorhynchus leucocephalus) is a bird species in the family Recurvirostridae (avocets & stilts), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 39.3 cm and a weight of 215 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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について

Banded Stilt (Cladorhynchus leucocephalus) is a slender 35–43 cm distinctive wader endemic to Australia. White body with black wings; in breeding plumage a chestnut and black breast band; pinkish-red legs. Highly nomadic; breeds in vast colonies at ephemeral salt lakes in the arid interior following rainfall. Feeds on brine shrimps.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 39.3 cm 15.5 in
体重 215.0 g 7.58 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 19-21 days. Fledging: 50 days.

一腹卵数

3-4

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Recurvirostridae (Avocets & Stilts)
Genus Cladorhynchus
Cladorhynchus leucocephalus

Distribution

Banded Stilt has been recorded in 1 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

Is the Banded Stilt endangered?
The Banded Stilt has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Banded Stilt nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 19-21 days. Fledging: 50 days.
How big is the Banded Stilt?
The Banded Stilt has a wingspan of 39.3 cm, weight of 215.0 g.
What order and family does the Banded Stilt belong to?
The Banded Stilt (Cladorhynchus leucocephalus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Recurvirostridae.

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