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Grey Phalarope - Phalaropus fulicarius (Linnaeus, 1758)
Quick facts
| Threat status Europe | Least Concern (IUCN) |
|---|---|
| Protected by | 4 international agreements |
| Natura 2000 sites | 12 are designated for this species |
| Natura 2000 species code | A171 |
Distribution
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Threat and conservation status
IUCN Red List status of threatened species
The IUCN Red List threat status assesses the risk of extinction.
World
Least Concern
Europe
Least Concern
EU
Not evaluated
EU conservation status
The EU conservation status is assessed for species mentioned in the EU Habitats Directive annexes. The EU Habitats Directive does not cover this species.
Natura 2000 sites
Protected in the following Natura 2000 sites
| Sitecode | Country | Site name | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| ES0000318 | Spain | Cabo Busto-Luanco | Map |
| FR5310093 | France | Baie de Quiberon | Map |
| FR7210063 | France | Domaine d'Orx | Map |
| IT4020018 | Italy | Prati e Ripristini ambientali di Frescarolo e Samboseto | Map |
| FR5312003 | France | Baie de Goulven | Map |
| FR7212014 | France | Estuaire de la Gironde : marais du Blayais | Map |
| FR5212009 | France | Marais Breton, baie de Bourgneuf, île de Noirmoutier et forêt de Monts | Map |
| FR5212014 | France | Estuaire de la Loire - Baie de Bourgneuf | Map |
| FR5212015 | France | Secteur marin de l'île d'Yeu jusqu'au continent | Map |
| FR5212013 | France | Mor Braz | Map |
| ES1200055 | Spain | Cabo Busto-Luanco | Map |
| FR5212016 | France | Mers Celtiques - Talus du golfe de Gascogne | Map |
Protected sites
Please note the site map takes a while to display.Legal status
Mentioned in the following international legal instruments and agreements
| Legal text | Annex | Conditions | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Convention on the conservation of European wildlife and natural habitats (Bern Convention) | (All species of old family Phalaropodidae) | http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/cul.../bern/default_en.asp | |
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https://wcd.coe.int/ViewDoc....ckColorLogged=FDC864
Resolution No. 6 (1998) of the Bern Convention lists the species requiring specific habitat conservation measures [and the designation of Areas of Special Conservation Interest (ASCIs) forming for the Emerald network] |
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| Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals. (Bonn Convention) | (Migratory species of Scolopacidae) | http://www.cms.int/ | |
| Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds. Convention on Migratory Species of Wild Animals. (AEWA) |
http://www.migratoryspecies....ent/about-cms-family
http://www.unep-aewa.org/en/legalinstrument/aewa |
Common names and synonyms
Common Name
 |
Language
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Reference
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|---|---|---|
| Brednäbbad simsnäppa | Swedish | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Falaropo beccolargo | Italian | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Falaropo Picogrueso | Spanish | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Falaropo-de-bico-grosso | Portuguese | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Grey Phalarope | English | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Isovesipääsky | Finnish | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Laposcsõrû víztaposó | Hungarian | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Lyskonoh ploskozobý | Czech | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Phalarope à bec large | French | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Polarsvømmesnipe | Norwegian | Direktoratet for Naturforvaltning |
| Rosse Franjepoot | Dutch | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Thorshühnchen | German | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
Other resources
| CoL (accepted name) | Catalogue of Life |
| EBCC Atlas of breeding birds | European Bird Census Council's Atlas of Breeding Birds |
| EoL | Encyclopedia of Life |
| Fauna Europaea | Fauna Europaea |
| GBIF | Global Biodiversity Information Facility |
| ITIS (Valid name) | Interagency Taxonomic Information System |
| NCBI search | National Center for Biotechnology Information |
| PESI (Accepted) | Pan-European Species directories Infrastructure |
| Wikipedia | Wikipedia |
| WoRMS | World Register of Marine Species |
