Andean Avocet

Andean Avocet

Recurvirostra andina

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
47,8 cm
Масса
325,25 g
Семейство
Recurvirostridae
Отряд
Charadriiformes
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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
Размах крыльев 47,8 cm 18.8 in
Масса 325,25 g 11.47 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: SA.

Размер кладки

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Таксономия

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

Distribution

Andean Avocet has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

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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