(delhibirdpix) Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus) , Sept 9th, 2013 at Jaisalmer (Rajasthan)

Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus) , Sept 9th, 2013 at Sam, Jaisalmer (Rajasthan)

Rare bird in Rajasthan.....

-Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus) is a small wader. This phalarope breeds in the Arctic regions ofNorth America and Eurasia. It is migratory, and, unusually for a wader, winters at sea on tropical oceans.

Red-necked Phalarope is about 18 cm (7 in) in length, with lobed toes and a straight, fine bill. The breeding female is predominantly dark grey above, with a chestnut neck and upper breast, black face and white throat. The breeding male is a duller version of the female. They have lobed toes to assist with their swimming. Young birds are grey and brown above, with buff underparts and a black patch through the eye. In winter, the plumage is essentially grey above and white below, but the black eyepatch is always present. They have a sharp call described as a whit or twit.

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Best Regards

Veer Vaibhav Mishra

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