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Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

Photo:Dr. Lloyd Glenn Ingles
Wilson's Phalarope. Photo:Dr. Lloyd Glenn Ingles

The range of Wilson's phalarope includes the southern Great Lakes and the western provinces, where it nests along the edges of small lakes and wetlands, feeding both on land and on water. The eastern portion of this bird's range is expanding.

Map of Wilson's Phalarope in Canada
Distribution of Wilson's Phalarope in Canada
   
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