Two-banded Plover
Charadrius falklandicus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="charadrius-falklandicus"></birdfyi-bird>The Two-banded Plover (Charadrius falklandicus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.2 cm and a weight of 67 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Two-banded Plover: 17–19 cm, South American plover with two distinct black breast-bands, rufous crown, and white forehead. Breeds on coastal beaches and interior steppe of Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego, and Falkland Islands; migrates north to Chile and Brazil in austral winter. Insectivorous. Regional long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 25.2 cm | 9.9 in |
| Weight | 67.0 g | 2.36 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 28 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Species | Charadrius falklandicus |
Distribution
Two-banded Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family