Short-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus griseus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="limnodromus-griseus"></birdfyi-bird>The Short-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.6 cm and a weight of 110.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Sobre
Short-billed Dowitcher: 25–29 cm, very similar to Long-billed but averaging shorter bill, more orange in breeding plumage, and more coastal wintering habitat. Breeds on boreal and subarctic tundra of North America; winters on tidal mudflats from the southeastern US to Brazil. Feeds by sewing-machine probing. Long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 28,6 cm | 11.3 in |
| Peso | 110,68333333333334 g | 3.90 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Incubation: 19-21 days.
Tamanho da postura
3-5
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Família | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Limnodromus |
| Espécies | Limnodromus griseus |
Distribution
Short-billed Dowitcher has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family