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Scientific Classification
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Aves
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Scientific Name
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N/A
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Size
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4 – 26 in.
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Weight
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Up to 3 lbs.
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Special Physical Traits
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Long, teardrop-shaped body
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Life Span
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Varies by species
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Habitat
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Beaches, tidepools, estuaries, mud flats, salt marshes, woodlands, etc.
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Diet
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Carnivore
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Social Lifestyle
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Solitary or flocks
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Favorite Food Source
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Invertebrates or small fish
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Predators
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Humans, birds of prey, feral cats, raccoons, foxes, etc.
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Location
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Virtually worldwide (Except Antarctica)
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Conservation Status
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Varies by species
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