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Plover

Black-winged stilt It is characterized by its long, slender pink legs; the word “Himantopus,” which appears twice in its scientific name, “Himantopus himantopus,” means “long, slender legs” in Greek. Pied avocet It gets its name, “back-billed,” from the shape of its beak, which curves backward. It catches crustaceans and aquatic insects by moving its long, slender, bow-shaped beak from side to side while keeping it parallel to the water's surface. Although its legs are long, they are relatively short compared to those of the black-winged stilt.

Category

Charadriiformes Scolopacidae
Habitat

Wetlands, lakes, tidal flats
Diet

Crustaceans, fish, and insects

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Species

Charadriiformes

A bird belonging to the Charadriidae family of the order Charadriiformes, it inhabits a variety of environments, including beaches, tidal flats, and grasslands.

Place of discovery

Global Distribution

Various species of waders are found on every continent except Antarctica, and some are migratory birds.

Habitat

Wetlands, lakes, tidal flats

It is found primarily in coastal areas such as tidal flats and sandy beaches, as well as in wetlands or inland grasslands and farmlands.

Diet

Carnivorous (invertebrates)

It mainly feeds on small invertebrates such as insects, caterpillars, earthworms, spiders, and small crustaceans.

Action

Short Beak and Running

It has a short beak and exhibits a unique behavior pattern in which it pauses briefly while searching for food, then dashes forward to snatch it up.

Breeding

A Nest on the Ground

They build simple nests on the ground or lay their eggs in hollows, and sometimes feign injury to lure predators.

Features

Big eyes and a round head

They have relatively large eyes and round heads compared to their bodies, and many species have a band-like pattern of feathers around their necks.

Lifespan

Varies by species

Although lifespan varies by species, it is generally known to range from 10 to 20 years.