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Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe

Attagis gayi

Least Concern
Envergadura
38,0 cm
Peso
339,4 g
Família
Thinocoridae
Ordem
Charadriiformes

The Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe (Attagis gayi) is a bird species in the family Thinocoridae, within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 38 cm and a weight of 339.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe: 25–28 cm, largest seedsnipe with rich rufous underparts and cryptic scaled brown upperparts. Resident on rocky puna and high Andean plateau from Ecuador to northern Chile and Argentina at 3,500–5,000 m. Feeds on seeds and plant material. Sedentary high-altitude specialist. Highly camouflaged when motionless.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 38,0 cm 15.0 in
Peso 339,4 g 11.97 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: SC.

Tamanho da postura

4

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Família Thinocoridae
Genus Attagis
Espécies Attagis gayi

Distribution

Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe has been recorded in 3 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe endangered?
The Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe?
The Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe has a wingspan of 38.0 cm, weight of 339.4 g.
What order and family does the Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe belong to?
The Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe (Attagis gayi) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Thinocoridae.

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