Wrybill
Anarhynchus frontalis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="anarhynchus-frontalis"></birdfyi-bird>The Wrybill (Anarhynchus frontalis) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 24 cm and a weight of 56.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Hakkında
Wrybill: 20–22 cm, unique New Zealand plover whose bill curves distinctly to the right—the only bird with a laterally deflected bill. Uses this adaptation to extract invertebrates from under riverbed stones. Breeds on braided riverbeds of Canterbury, South Island; winters on tidal mudflats of North Island harbours. NT.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 24,0 cm | 9.4 in |
| Ağırlık | 56,575 g | 2.00 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 30-36 days. Fledging: 35-37 days.
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Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Familya | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Anarhynchus |
| Türler | Anarhynchus frontalis |
Distribution
Wrybill has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family