Zoology of the ZooPl. CLXXIII
Red-necked phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
Aves · Charadriiformes · Scolopacidae
Fig. 1. Red-necked phalarope
Fig. 2. Range
| Length or height | About 18-19 cm long |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 30-40 g |
| Food | Tiny floating animals |
| Lifespan | About 5-10 years (est.) |
| Society | Flocks; role reversal |
| Habitat | polar, marine |
| Range | North America, Europe, Asia, South America |
| Wild or tame | Wild |
A role-reversed bird: females are brighter, court the males and may lay eggs for more than one mate, while males incubate and raise the chicks. Phalaropes spin on the water to whirl food to the surface.
Observe: Watch them spin in circles on the water.