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White-faced Plover
Charadrius dealbatus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
21.5 cm
Weight
42.3 g
Family
Charadriidae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
White-faced Plover: 15–17 cm, recently split from Kentish Plover; paler with an extensively white face, bill, and underparts. Coastal resident on sandy beaches and estuaries of South China, Taiwan, Vietnam, and surrounding southeast Asian coasts. Insectivorous. Threatened by beach development and disturbance. NT.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.5 cm | 8.5 in |
| Weight | 42.3 g | 1.49 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 22 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Species | Charadrius dealbatus |
Distribution
White-faced Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the White-faced Plover endangered?
The White-faced Plover has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-faced Plover nest?
Incubation: 22 days.
How big is the White-faced Plover?
The White-faced Plover has a wingspan of 21.5 cm, weight of 42.3 g.
What order and family does the White-faced Plover belong to?
The White-faced Plover (Charadrius dealbatus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.
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