Double-banded Plover
Charadrius bicinctus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="charadrius-bicinctus"></birdfyi-bird>The Double-banded Plover (Charadrius bicinctus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.5 cm and a weight of 68 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Double-banded Plover: 17–19 cm, New Zealand plover with two dark breast-bands, the upper black and lower chestnut in breeding plumage. Breeds on shingly riverbeds and alpine herbfields of both main islands of New Zealand; migrates to southeastern Australia and Pacific islands in winter. Insectivorous. Regional migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 25.5 cm | 10.0 in |
| Weight | 68.0 g | 2.40 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25-28 days. Fledging: 35-42 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Species | Charadrius bicinctus |
Distribution
Double-banded Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family