Andean Avocet

Andean Avocet

Recurvirostra andina

Least Concern
翼開長
47.8 cm
体重
325.25 g
Recurvirostridae
Charadriiformes

The Andean Avocet (Recurvirostra andina) is a bird species in the family Recurvirostridae (avocets & stilts), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 47.8 cm and a weight of 325.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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について

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
翼開長 47.8 cm 18.8 in
体重 325.25 g 11.47 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: SA.

一腹卵数

4

分類学

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

Distribution

Andean Avocet has been recorded in 1 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

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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