Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

The Red-necked Phalarope is a small shorebird known for its unique feeding behavior. During the breeding season, the female is more brightly colored than the male, with a striking red neck and black cap. This species is highly migratory and can be found in the Arctic during the breeding season and in open waters during the non-breeding season. Red-necked Phalaropes are often seen spinning in circles on the water's surface, stirring up food with their feet. They primarily feed on small invertebrates. This species is known for its remarkable migration, with some individuals traveling thousands of miles between their breeding and non-breeding grounds.

Habitat: Arctic tundra, open waters

Red-necked Phalarope
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Tours where you can spot this bird

Private Melrakkasletta Arctic Birding and Photography Tour
Private Melrakkasletta Arctic Birding and Photography Tour
Iceland / Melrakkasletta Private tour 1 day | 0h

A private custom birding outing to Melrakkasletta and nearby northern coastal habitats, focused on seasonal Arctic and wetland birds....

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Private Lake Myvatn Birding and Photography Day with Gaukur
Private Lake Myvatn Birding and Photography Day with Gaukur
Iceland / Myvatn Private tour 1 day | 0h

A private, by-request birding day around Lake Myvatn and nearby habitats, focused on ducks, phalaropes, raptors and photography opportunitie...

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Private North-East Iceland Birdwatching Guide from Husavik
Private North-East Iceland Birdwatching Guide from Husavik
Iceland / Husavik Private tour 1 day | 0h

Personal birdwatching and bird photography guidance with Gaukur Hjartarson from Husavik, tailored to visiting birders in North-East Iceland....

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Saskatoon Shorebirds – Great Short Driving Tour in 2026
Saskatoon Shorebirds – Great Short Driving Tour in 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3 days | 0h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From 190.00 CAD
Chaplin Shorebirds 2026 – Great Birding and Bird Photography Day Tour from Regina, Moose Jaw, Swift Current or Saskatoon
Chaplin Shorebirds 2026 – Great Birding and Bird Photography Day Tour from Regina, Moose Jaw, Swift Current or Saskatoon
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From 890.00 CAD
Last Mountain Lake Bird Sanctuary Tour with 2 great options from Saskatoon or Regina
Last Mountain Lake Bird Sanctuary Tour with 2 great options from Saskatoon or Regina
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 1 day | 0h

A 1-day Last Mountain Lake Bird Sanctuary outing from Saskatoon or Regina, focused on wetland, shorebird and prairie birding in one of Saska...

From 790.00 CAD
2-Day West Coast Birding Tour
2-Day West Coast Birding Tour
South Africa / Cape Town Private tour 2 days | 0h

A 2-day West Coast birding itinerary focused on coastal, wetland, fynbos and open-country birding north of Cape Town....

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10-Day Western Cape Birding Tour
10-Day Western Cape Birding Tour
South Africa / Cape Town Private tour 10 days | 0h

A private or small-group Western Cape birding itinerary from Cape Town through the Cape Peninsula, West Coast, Tankwa Karoo, Agulhas Plain, ...

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