14. november 2016

Ruikkurg, Aramus guarauna

Ruikkurg, Aramus guarauna, Limpkin, kurg, scolopaceus, carrao, courlan, crying birdRuikkurg, Aramus guarauna, Limpkin, kurg, scolopaceus, carrao, courlan, crying bird
Ruikkurg on suur kahlaja, keda leidub Floridast Argentiina põhjaosani. Tema võimas nokk on kohastunud molluskite, eriti tigude, söömiseks ning tänu suurtele varvastele on lind suuteline jalutama ka veetaimede peal. Kuigi nime järgi on tegemist justkui kurega, siis tegelikult platseerub ta kurgede ja ruikade vahele, olles ainus allesjäänud linnuliik omas perekonnas (Aramidae). Fotod tehtud Frio jõe kaldal, Caño Negro märgalal, Costa Ricas.
Limpkin is a large wader that is found from Florida to the northern parts of Argentina. Its massive long bill is adapted for feeding on molluscs and snails (special favorites) and the large toes allow the bird to walk also on the water plants. Limpkin is the only member of the Aramidae family and it is placed somewhere between the cranes and rails. The photos are taken by the river Frio in Caño Negro Wetland, Costa Rica.

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