The endangered New Zealand dotterel, a very adorable bird that was once on the verge of extinction
Вставка
- Опубліковано 30 вер 2023
- The endangered New Zealand dotterel, a very adorable bird that was once on the verge of extinction
-new zealand dtterel is a threatened shorebird
-it is a very rare bird native to New Zealand
-with an estimated natinal population around 2500 birds
-the bill and eyes are black
-the legs are a midtone or pale grey
-the plumage and the upperparts are brown, male are generlly darker than females
-i have been lived in nz for many yearsa and this is my secnd time i have been see them
-i remember that last time i saw them was two years ago
-length: 26cm - 28cm
-weight: 128g - 160g
- wingsan: 46cm - 50cm
-lives to 20 - 25 years, but due to predation from pests, their average life expectancy is less than 5 years
- i saw more birds this years than in previous years
-with the help of the goverment, the number has increased a little bit
-oystercatchers are also looking for food in this large grassland
-the wild flowers are blooming and they look very beautiful
-a very adorable bird that was once on the verge of extinction
-they are often found near the coast and foraing for food
-inhabits seashores, islands, river beaches, lakes, and other wetlands
-mainly feed on molluscs, small crustaceans, small fish, crickets and other insects
-often eat while walking
-not only they fast in flight, they are also quick and agile when walking on the ground
-breedind: often lay eggs in the spring and summer
-tyipically lay 2 - 3 eggs and are replace if lost
-the chicks hatch about 28 days after the eggs have been laid
-hope to see more dotterels in the next few years .
Thanks for enjoy and watching ! - Домашні улюбленці та дикі тварини
Greetings my brother this is a lovely video.
We all need to go back to nature and show love to all living things.