Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

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Brief #

Predominantly grey and brown above, with white underparts, a reddish neck and reddish flank patches.

Synonyms #

  • Falaropo tricolor (Spanish)
  • Falaropo de Wilson (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Wilson's Phalarope is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

Slightly larger than the grey phalarope. It is a dainty shorebird with lobed toes and a straight fine black bill. The breeding female is predominantly gray and brown above, with white underparts, a reddish neck and reddish flank patches. The breeding male is a duller version of the female, with a brown back, and the reddish patches reduced or absent.

Measurements #

Length: 22 - 24 cm
Wingspan: 39 - 43 cm
Weight: 37 - 111 g

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