Southern Red-breasted Plover
Charadrius obscurus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="charadrius-obscurus"></birdfyi-bird>The Southern Red-breasted Plover (Charadrius obscurus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 33.8 cm and a weight of 152.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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About
Southern Red-breasted Plover: 20–23 cm, New Zealand endemic with brick-red underparts and white supercilium. Two populations: nominate on Stewart Island and southern coasts; aquilonius on Northland. Inhabits open beaches, estuaries, and short grazed turf. NT. Feeds on invertebrates. Sedentary resident. Declining from introduced predators.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 33.8 cm | 13.3 in |
| Weight | 152.66666666666666 g | 5.39 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-32 days. Fledging: 28-52 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Species | Charadrius obscurus |
Distribution
Southern Red-breasted Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Charadriidae family