Wilson's Phalarope calling
by Bryan Keil
Title
Wilson's Phalarope calling
Artist
Bryan Keil
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Wilson's Phalarope the Wilson's Phalarope was first described in 1819 by Louis Jean Pierre Vieillot, a French ornithologist. Its common name commemorates the American ornithologist Alexander Wilson.
The draining of prairie wetland breeding habitat and the diversion of water from major staging areas pose threats to this colorful shorebird.
This bird is the largest of the phalaropes, and is often very tame and approachable. Unlike the other phalaropes, this species does not have fully lobed toes and so rarely swims, spending no time at sea.
A group of phalaropes has many collective nouns, including a "dopping", "swirl", "twirl", "whirl", and "whirligig" of phalaropes. In winter, both sexes have grey-white plumage without any warm colors. These medium-sized shorebirds average 2.1 ounces in weight and 8.5 inches in length, with pointed wings that span 17 inches. Females are substantially larger and can weigh as much as 40% more than males. This photo was taken at the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch in Gilbert, AZ. Fine Art America watermark will not appear on purchased artwork.
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May 21st, 2013
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