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Malay Plover

Charadrius peronii

Near Threatened
طول الجناح
19,8 cm
الوزن
46,0 g
الفصيلة
Charadriidae
الرتبة
Charadriiformes

The Malay Plover (Charadrius peronii) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19.8 cm and a weight of 46 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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حول

Malay Plover: 14–17 cm, pale sandy coastal plover of Southeast Asia with a black mask, black partial breast-band, and white underparts. Resident on sandy beaches and coastal saltpans of Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java, Borneo, and the Philippines. Insectivorous. NT. Threatened by coastal development, beach tourism, and predation.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 19,8 cm 7.8 in
الوزن 46,0 g 1.62 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: SC.

عدد البيض في الوضع

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التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
الفصيلة Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings)
Genus Charadrius
الأنواع Charadrius peronii

Distribution

Malay Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.

موجود Not recorded

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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Malay Plover endangered?
The Malay Plover has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Malay Plover nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Malay Plover?
The Malay Plover has a wingspan of 19.8 cm, weight of 46.0 g.
What order and family does the Malay Plover belong to?
The Malay Plover (Charadrius peronii) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.

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