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The representative of the family of snipe, a rare species that requires protection and protection. In this article, in a detailed format, we will focus on the big crap.
Description, appearance
Ulit is not too large in size, the weight of adults varies from 110 to 280 grams. Body shape slightly elongated. Paws of a dark green shade, quite long. Beak upturned, the tip looks up. Wings, compared with the rest of the color, stand out. They are usually dark. From the head, small specks are distributed by a uniform and beautiful pattern. The bottom of the body is white with no inclusions and peculiar patterns. Thanks to such an interesting color, a large ulita cannot be confused with other birds. Young representatives are similar to adults, but there are some distinctive features. They have a chest of off-white shade, while there are dark marks, strokes and stripes.
Spread
They are very fond of various reservoirs, swamped areas. They migrate in small groups, about 10 birds.
Nesting and breeding
Their nest represents a pit in the ground, as a rule, rather small in size. The female lays 4 eggs and incubates them for 24 days. They equip nests near any water source, it can be a river, a reservoir, a swamp. And also there must be a noticeable object nearby. They do this, guided by the instinct of self-preservation, which allows you to protect yourself from some threats. Adult representatives are very caring, accompany the chicks before they rise to the wing.Muscles of babies slowly grow stronger and become stronger every day. But adult birds are still anxious and worried.
Vote
The chick's voice is quite loud and sonorous, it feeds on insects.
Relatives
It is impossible not to talk about the so-called "relatives" of a large ulit. This includes Morodunka. It also has an upside-down beak and an interesting color. But her paws are dark yellow. She loves wintering in Africa and Western Europe. But in Italy it is rarely seen - it is rather an exception. Morodunka spreads in Russia. As a comfortable place for their nests chooses a warm area around the rivers and various reservoirs. Very similar pattern of behavior with large sandpipers, show concern for the offspring.
Number of
Big ulit is a worthy representative of his family. The bird has an unusual color, which allows you to immediately notice it. Unfortunately, there was a tendency to reduce this species. The issue has become very acute, some measures have been taken. After all, it is very disturbed specialists.The ecology is deteriorating every year, many species of animals, birds, plants disappear. Therefore, we must try to preserve the nature and what she gave. Compulsory measures that help to improve the situation and create a kind of balance and harmony reigned before the man began to destroy everything that hindered him in achieving his own selfish goals. We are now actively started to introduce measures to protect the environment, and this really helps.
So the number of large Ulita has increased over the past decade. The species has mastered new places, where it is now settling in its nests and raising offspring. For example, in the Moscow region were seen representatives of the family.
Measures taken to see improvements
It is worth noting those measures that helped increase the numbers. Firstly, the view was added to the Red Book. This made it possible to draw attention to the problem of disappearing in a certain period of time. Indeed, every year the figure became less. An important role in the distribution in the Moscow region of a large ulit became protected nests. On the eve recommendations were made on the organization of places of protection for birds.They are protected by professionals that will protect them. Julitta found acceptable living conditions, suitable climate. Now you can be sure that everything will be fine, and perhaps the view will "grow" and spread in other areas.
Video: big ulit (Tringa nebularia)
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