Little Ringed Plover
Charadrius dubius
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<birdfyi-bird slug="charadrius-dubius"></birdfyi-bird>The Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23 cm and a weight of 39.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Little Ringed Plover: 14–17 cm, slender Old World plover with a single black breast-band, yellow eye-ring, and pink legs. Breeds on gravel riverbeds and sandy lake margins across Eurasia to New Guinea; winters in Africa and South Asia. Insectivorous. Long-distance migrant. Distinguished from Ringed Plover by yellow eye-ring and lack of wingbar.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 23.0 cm | 9.1 in |
| Weight | 39.5 g | 1.39 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-28 days. Fledging: 24-29 days.
Clutch Size
3-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Species | Charadrius dubius |
Distribution
Little Ringed Plover has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family