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Oriental Plover

Charadrius veredus

Least Concern
طول الجناح
31,7 cm
الوزن
87,35 g
الفصيلة
Charadriidae
الرتبة
Charadriiformes

حول

Oriental Plover: 22–25 cm, tall long-legged plover with a broad chestnut breast in breeding male, white supercilium, and erect posture. Breeds in Mongolia and northern China; migrates to Australia via Southeast Asia, wintering on open dry grassland and stubble fields. Long-distance migrant. Insectivorous. Large flocks at staging areas.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 31,7 cm 12.5 in
الوزن 87,35 g 3.08 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

التصنيف

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

Distribution

Oriental Plover has been recorded in 3 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Oriental Plover endangered?
The Oriental Plover has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Oriental Plover?
The Oriental Plover has a wingspan of 31.7 cm, weight of 87.35 g.
What order and family does the Oriental Plover belong to?
The Oriental Plover (Charadrius veredus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.

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