Common Ringed Plover
Charadrius hiaticula
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<birdfyi-bird slug="charadrius-hiaticula"></birdfyi-bird>The Common Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) 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 63.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Common Ringed Plover: 17–19 cm, stocky shorebird with bold black-and-white head pattern, orange-yellow bill tipped black, and orange legs. Breeds on Arctic and subarctic shingle beaches and tundra from Canada to Siberia; winters south to sub-Saharan Africa. Forages on invertebrates using stop-run-peck method. Long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 25.2 cm | 9.9 in |
| Weight | 63.25 g | 2.23 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-27 days. Fledging: 24 days.
Clutch Size
3-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Species | Charadrius hiaticula |
Distribution
Common Ringed Plover has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family