Puna Plover
Charadrius alticola
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<birdfyi-bird slug="charadrius-alticola"></birdfyi-bird>The Puna Plover (Charadrius alticola) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23.5 cm and a weight of 45 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Puna Plover: 16–18 cm, small Andean plover with double black breast-bands and a rufous crown-patch. Resident on the puna (high Andean plateau) of Peru, Bolivia, and northern Argentina near saline lakes and stony shores at 3,500–5,000 m. Insectivorous. Sedentary high-altitude specialist. Often encountered in pairs.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 23.5 cm | 9.3 in |
| Weight | 45.0 g | 1.59 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Species | Charadrius alticola |
Distribution
Puna Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family