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Phalaropus lobatus
The Red-necked Phalarope, seen here in its colorful adult summer plumage is a small wader which breeds in the Arctic regions of North America and Eurasia. Unusually for a wader, it is migratory and winters at sea on tropical oceans.
Laguna and rock shore, South cost of Iceland.
In this species, like in two other phalarope species, the common sex roles are reversed: females are larger and more brightly coloured than males. The males tend the eggs/youngs.
Spotted on Jun 23, 2013
Submitted on Aug 9, 2013
2 Comments
Thanks Pedro! Before this trip I had only ever seen these lovely birds in North America. They're quite hyperactive while feeding indeed and you have to be quick to get a non-blurry shot.
One of my favourite species!
I have only seen one juvenile really far away, they're extremely scarce in my country, but it was amazing. It's incredible seeing them rolling around in circles while they're feeding.
Thank you Daniele.