Tawny-throated Dotterel
Oreopholus ruficollis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="oreopholus-ruficollis"></birdfyi-bird>The Tawny-throated Dotterel (Oreopholus ruficollis) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32.5 cm and a weight of 139.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Tawny-throated Dotterel (Oreopholus ruficollis) is a slender 27–30 cm plover of Andean and Patagonian grasslands. Pale sandy-brown above; tawny-orange throat; white eyebrow; long-legged and upright. Inhabits short-grass puna, Patagonian steppe, and coastal dunes from Peru south to Tierra del Fuego.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 32,5 cm | 12.8 in |
| الوزن | 139,8 g | 4.93 oz |
Habitat & Range
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السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: SC.
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التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| الفصيلة | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Oreopholus |
| الأنواع | Oreopholus ruficollis |
Distribution
Tawny-throated Dotterel has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family