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Magellanic Plover

Pluvianellus socialis

Vulnerable
طول الجناح
27,1 cm
الوزن
84,375 g
الفصيلة
Pluvianellidae
الرتبة
Charadriiformes

The Magellanic Plover (Pluvianellus socialis) is a bird species in the family Pluvianellidae, within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.1 cm and a weight of 84.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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Magellanic Plover (Pluvianellus socialis) is a unique 19–21 cm plover-like bird of Patagonian shores, sole member of family Pluvianellidae. Grey above, white below with pinkish-red legs and eye. Inhabits remote stony lakeshores and beaches in southern Argentina and Chile, wintering at coastal estuaries.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 27,1 cm 10.7 in
الوزن 84,375 g 2.98 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: SC. Fledging: 28-30 days.

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التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
الفصيلة Pluvianellidae
Genus Pluvianellus
الأنواع Pluvianellus socialis

Distribution

Magellanic Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.

موجود Not recorded

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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Magellanic Plover endangered?
The Magellanic Plover has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Magellanic Plover nest?
Nest type: SC. Fledging: 28-30 days.
How big is the Magellanic Plover?
The Magellanic Plover has a wingspan of 27.1 cm, weight of 84.375 g.
What order and family does the Magellanic Plover belong to?
The Magellanic Plover (Pluvianellus socialis) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Pluvianellidae.

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