Wilson's Phalarope

Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.

Characterized by having toes connected by a membrane, typically aiding in swimming.

Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.

Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.

Filter feeders obtain nutrients by straining suspended food particles and small organisms from water.

This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.

This habitat trait identifies species found in wetlands, which are areas of land saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, including marshes, swamps, and bogs.

Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.

Migratory animals undertake seasonal movements from one region to another, typically in response to changes in climate or food availability.

Threatened status denotes a species likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future without effective conservation interventions.