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Banded Stilt

Cladorhynchus leucocephalus

Least Concern
날개 폭
39.3 cm
체중
215.0 g
Recurvirostridae
Charadriiformes
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소개

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
날개 폭 39.3 cm 15.5 in
체중 215.0 g 7.58 oz

Habitat & Range

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

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

산란 수

3-4

분류학

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.

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출현 Not recorded
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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

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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