Red Phalarope
Wilson's Phalarope
Also known as: Northern Phalarope
18-20 cm (7-8") Common on breeding ground on Tundra and at sea, uncommon inland in the West.
Robin-sized water bird with a distinctive spinning while swimming habit. Needle-like black bill is as long as its head.
Summer: upperparts dark gray with golden stripes, white throat, bright reddish brown neck - on females across breast.
Winter: like Sanderlings, gray above, white below but is darker backed with a dark patch through eye.
Song: sharp "whit".
