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Birds
Red-necked phalarope
Red-necked phalarope · Phalaropus lobatus
The red-necked phalarope enchants with its reddish plumage and is a master of watching for prey on the water.
Fact file
- Size
- 25 to 27 cm in length and a weight of 70 to 100 g
- Males and females
- Males in breeding plumage have a conspicuous reddish throat, while females are rather inconspicuous
- Sounds
- Natural call is a rapid "ki-ki-ki"
- Diet
- Feeds mainly on small insects, crustaceans and plankton
- Offspring
- The breeding season is in June, when four eggs are usually laid
How to identify Red-necked phalarope
The red-necked phalarope is characterised by its striking plumage. In breeding plumage the males display a bright reddish throat and a graceful, slender silhouette. Their upperparts are grey-brown with pale stripes, while the underparts are whitish, which provides good camouflage.
The body length is about 25 to 27 cm. Weighing around 70 to 100 g they can easily be distinguished from other waterbirds. Their long legs and thin, pointed bill are perfect adaptations to their way of life.
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