Kittlitz's Plover
Charadrius pecuarius
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<birdfyi-bird slug="charadrius-pecuarius"></birdfyi-bird>The Kittlitz's Plover (Charadrius pecuarius) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.4 cm and a weight of 36.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Kittlitz's Plover: 14–16 cm, small African plover with a black forehead and loral mask, white supercilium, and pale sandy-brown upperparts. Common resident throughout sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar on grazed grassland, airfields, and dry lake margins. Insectivorous. Sedentary to locally nomadic. Highly adaptable to open disturbed habitats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 20.4 cm | 8.0 in |
| Weight | 36.916666666666664 g | 1.30 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-28 days. Fledging: 26-32 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Species | Charadrius pecuarius |
Distribution
Kittlitz's Plover has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family