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Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Charadriiformes ›Family: Scolopacidae ›Genus: Phalaropus

About

The Wilson's phalarope (Phalaropus tricolor) is a small wader. This bird, the largest of the phalaropes, breeds in the prairies of North America in western Canada and the western United States. It is migratory, wintering in inland salt lakes near the Andes in Argentina. They are passage migrants through Central America around March/April and again during September/October. The species is a rare vagrant to western Europe.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wilson's Phalarope?
The scientific name of Wilson's Phalarope is Phalaropus tricolor.
What kingdom does Wilson's Phalarope belong to?
Wilson's Phalarope belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Wilson's Phalarope belong to?
Wilson's Phalarope belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Wilson's Phalarope belong to?
Wilson's Phalarope belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Wilson's Phalarope belong to?
Wilson's Phalarope belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
What family does Wilson's Phalarope belong to?
Wilson's Phalarope belongs to the family Scolopacidae.
What genus does Wilson's Phalarope belong to?
Wilson's Phalarope belongs to the genus Phalaropus.