Thursday, 16 February 2012

BOU Category A

Sanderling

Facts
Scientific Name: 
Calidris alba
Length: 
20cm
Wingspan (mm): 
42cm
Weight: 
59g
Information
Description: 
In winter plumage their grey and white plumage distinguishes them from the same size but longer-billed Dunlins. The distinctive black shoulder marking is also a good means of identification. They often feed by the water's edge and have the characteristic feeding habit of running back and forth with the waves.

Ruff

Facts
Scientific Name: 
Philomachus pugnax
Length: 
25cm
Wingspan (mm): 
53cm
Weight: 
M: 180 g F: 110 g
Lifespan: 
4yrs

Leach's Storm-petrel

Facts
Scientific Name: 
Oceanodroma leucorhoa
Length: 
20cm
Wingspan (mm): 
46cm
Weight: 
45g
Lifespan: 
13yrs
Breeding Pairs: 
48 thousand pairs
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