Andean Avocet
Recurvirostra andina
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<birdfyi-bird slug="recurvirostra-andina"></birdfyi-bird>The Andean Avocet (Recurvirostra andina) is a bird species in the family Recurvirostridae (avocets & stilts), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 47.8 cm and a weight of 325.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 47,8 cm | 18.8 in |
| Ağırlık | 325,25 g | 11.47 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Yuvalama
Nest type: SA.
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Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Familya | Recurvirostridae (Avocets & Stilts) |
| Genus | Recurvirostra |
| Türler | Recurvirostra andina |
Distribution
Andean Avocet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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