Surfbird

The Surfbird is a small stocky wader in the family Scolopacidae. It is usually classified in a genus of its own, as Aphriza virgata, but more recent data suggests it is very close genetically to the Red and Great Knots and should be included in Calidris . Indeed, the Great Knot looks very much like a larger, more long-billed, and somewhat darker surfbird.

The Surfbird is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Surfbird is one of the characteristic winter shorebirds of the Pacific Coast of North America, though its winter range extends along the entire Pacific Coast of South America. This species is poorly known from its remote mountain breeding grounds of Alaska and the Yukon Territory; its nest and eggs were only discovered in 1926. The threat of oil spills along this species' wintering grounds, together with increased human development along the Pacific Coast, makes Surfbird a species of high conservation concern. More

surfbird pronunciation /ˈsɜrfˌbɜrd/ Show Spelled Show IPA –nouna sandpiperlike shorebird, Aphriza virgata, of the Pacific coast, breeding in alaska and wintering in South America. Use surfbird in a SentenceSee images of surfbirdSearch surfbird on the Web - Origin: 1830–40, Americanism; surf + bird Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2010. More

Surfbird in nest Conservation status Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae Genus: Aphriza (disputed) Audubon, 1839 Species: A. More

USS Surfbird (AM-383) was an Auk-class minesweeper built during World War II for the United States Navy. She was the only U.S. Navy ship named for the surfbird. Surfbird was laid down on 15 February 1944 by the American Ship Building Company, Lorain, Ohio; launched on 31 August 1944, sponsored by Mrs. F. W. Chambers; and commissioned on 25 November 1944 with Lt. R. H. Nelson, Jr., USNR, in command. More

A Surfbird similar to to those found at the Presidio. Natural History: The Surfbird sustains itself by feeding on marine invertebrates. It roosts away from high tide. It breeds in alpine tundra habitats. General Distribution: In the Presidio, this species can be found in rocky tidal areas. Frequency: This species is common during the fall, winter, and spring seasons. More

Surfbird Art & Design was born out of a need to create and share. The photographs, paintings, drawings, sketches, clothing and random projects on display will at times be available for purchase and at other times just given away. This site is an excuse to “do art”, I hope that it fuels your creativity. Enjoy. thesurfbird@gmail.com surf . laugh . More

a surfbird?Copycat 10·24·09 · Comments (2) Scroll down for more. Essence 10·23·09 · Comments (2) Scroll down for more. Surf was good last night...and everyone knew it. Still picked off some nice ones despite the crowd.Rinconditioned 10·23·09 · Comments (0) Scroll down for more. I HEART SURFINGBlast Off 10·22·09 · Comments (0) Scroll down for more. Found surf today and man was it good to get wet...surfed all evening 'til way past dark.... More

Surfbird: Breeds in rocky mountain tundra throughout Alaska and the Yukon Territory. Found on rocky shores along most of the Pacific coast, from southeastern Alaska to Tierra del Fuego in southern Chile, outside of breeding season. More

Coast, the Surfbird is rarely found away from the splash and spray of incoming waves. Only to breed does it leave the coast for the rocky mountain ridges of Alaska and the Yukon. More

The Surfbird is a small stocky wader in the family Scolopacidae. It is usually classified in a genus of its own, as Aphriza virgata, but more recent data suggests it is very close genetically to the Red and Great Knots and should be included in Calidris (Thomas et al., 2004). Indeed, the Great Knot looks very much like a larger, more long-billed, and somewhat darker surfbird. More

Surfbirds breed in rock fields at high elevations in the mountains of south central Alaska. The male assumes parental duties once the hen has laid the four eggs in a nest on the ground. He may suddenly explode from the nest, an action believed to be a defense against trampling. Surfbirds winter on rocky beaches with much seaweed and heavy surf, chiefly from Alaska to California; some go as far south as southern Chile. More

Surfbird (AM-383) was laid down on 15 February 1944 by the American Shipbuilding Co., Lorain, Ohio; launched on 31 August 1944; sponsored by Mrs. F. W. Chambers; and commissioned on 25 November 1944, Lt. R. H. Nelson, Jr., USNR, in command. Surfbird departed Lorain on 26 November en route to Boston, via Montreal, Quebec, and Halifax. She arrived at Boston on 15 December 1944 and held mine-sweeping trials. On 13 February 1945, the ship arrived at Little Creek, Va. More

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surfbirdsurfbird - sandpiper-like shorebird of Pacific coasts of North America and South AmericaAphriza virgatalimicoline bird, shore bird, shorebird - any of numerous wading birds that frequent mostly seashores and estuariesAphriza, genus Aphriza - a genus of Scolopacidae How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. More

surfbird definition Hear it! = surfbird definition ☆ surf·bird (sʉrf′bʉrd′) noun a shorebird (Aphriza virgata) of the same family as the sandpiper, found on the Pacific coast of the Americas during the winter: it has a short, square tail, white at the base and black at the tip surf·bird (sûrfˈbûrdˌ) noun A shore bird (Aphriza virgata) of the Pacific coast of North and South America, having More