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Killdeer

Charadrius vociferus

Near Threatened
طول الجناح
31,8 cm
الوزن
100,4 g
الفصيلة
Charadriidae
الرتبة
Charadriiformes

حول

Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) is a large 20–28 cm, vocal plover of North and Central America. Brown above, white below; two bold black breast bands; reddish-orange rump visible in flight. Inhabits open ground including fields, golf courses, parking lots, and gravel rooftops—far from water. Year-round in southern USA; migratory northward.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 31,8 cm 12.5 in
الوزن 100,4 g 3.54 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-28 days. Fledging: 31 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

3-5

التصنيف

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

Distribution

Killdeer has been recorded in 6 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Killdeer endangered?
The Killdeer has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Killdeer nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-28 days. Fledging: 31 days.
How big is the Killdeer?
The Killdeer has a wingspan of 31.8 cm, weight of 100.4 g.
What order and family does the Killdeer belong to?
The Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.

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