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Brief #
Predominantly dark grey above, with a chestnut neck and upper breast, black face and white throat.
Description #
The breeding female is predominantly dark grey above, with a chestnut neck and upper breast, black face and white throat. They have a white wing stripe which helps distinguish this bird from the similar Wilson's phalarope. The breeding male is a duller version of the female. They have lobed toes to assist with their swimming. Young birds are grey and brown above, with buff underparts and a black patch through the eye. In winter, the plumage is essentially grey above and white below, but the black eyepatch is always present.
Measurements #
Length: 17 - 19 cm
Wingspan: 32 - 41 cm
Weight: 27 - 48 g
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