Collared Plover
Charadrius collaris
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Collared Plover: 14–16 cm, small South American plover with a black breast-band, pale rufous hind-crown, and pinkish-white legs. Inhabits sandy riverbanks, lakeshores, and coastal beaches from Mexico south through Central and South America to Argentina. Insectivorous. Resident and largely sedentary. Often nests on gravel bars in large rivers.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.1 cm | 7.5 in |
| Weight | 33.9 g | 1.20 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Species | Charadrius collaris |
Distribution
Collared Plover has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family