Floaters ( Latin Phalaropus ) is a genus of three species of small and medium-sized birds from the family of the snipe ( Scolopacidae ). The genus includes species living in the tundra on the banks of reservoirs.
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 Round-billed beetle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Phalaropus Brisson , 1760 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Characteristics
These birds are characterized by the following features:
- Birds have leathery blades on the fingers that make swimming easier.
- Strong age and seasonal dimorphism, as well as significant sexual dimorphism
- Females are brighter colored and leave the male after egg laying. Males hatch eggs and care for offspring.
- Birds are looking for food on land and in water.
Types
- Phalaropus fulicaria
- Round-nosed fish ( Phalaropus lobatus )
- Tricolor Buckthorn ( Phalaropus tricolor )