Observe the Common surfbird at Cook Inlet in Alaska in its natural habitat (00001399)

Common surfbird at Cook Inlet

Description: The Common surfbird, also known as the Gischtläufer or scientifically as Aphriza virgata, is a small stocky wader in the Scolopacidae family. Reaching a body length of approximately 20 centimeters, it is a swift flyer feeding on seeds, insects, molluscs, and small crustaceans. Discover more about this intriguing bird and its habitat at Cook Inlet in Alaska, USA.

Location: Alaska, Cook Inlet, USA

Date of Capture: 22.09.1999