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| Red-necked Phalarope Phalaropus lobatus
- 1st winter |
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| Photographer : | © David Lai |
| Location : | West coast of Peninsular Malaysia |
| Date : |
30 January 2005 |
| English synonyms: | Rednecked Phalarope, Northern Phalarope, Hyperborean Phalarope, Bank Bird, Gale Bird, Mackerel-Goose, Sea-Goose, Sea-Snipe, Web-footed Peep, Whale-Bird, White Bank-Bird |
| Bird Family : | Tringinae - Godwits, Curlews, Shanks, Sandpipers, Tattlers, Turnstones, Dowitchers, Knots, Stints, Dunlin, Ruff & Phalaropes |
| Bird Group : | CICONIIFORMES |
| Red Data Status : | Least Concern |
| Remarks : | An interesting feature of the Red-necked Phalarope are its feet. Each individual toe has a flap-like extension, which helps it to swim. Masked Finfoot and coots have a similar feature. The attached photo shows its flap-like toes as it preens itself at the water's edge. - DL |
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