Texas
Wilson’s Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
(L 9.25" WS 17" Wt 12.1 oz)
Small whirlpool formed by
swimming in circle is thought to
raise up food in shallow water.
swimming in circle is thought to
raise up food in shallow water.
Estero Llano Grande
State Park
State Park
25Apr2013
females - are more colorful
I am seeing for the first time
for the first time! Imagine!
long-legged, blue-legged avocets
giddily spinning phalaropes
the thin-necked grebe with its sharp bill and red eye.
(Merriwether Lewis)
Phalaropus in Greek means
coot foot.
coot foot.
© Cornell
Ornithology
Ornithology