Pied Plover
Hoploxypterus cayanus
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-birdfyi="bird" data-slug="hoploxypterus-cayanus"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://birdfyi.com/iframe/bird/hoploxypterus-cayanus/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://birdfyi.com/bird/hoploxypterus-cayanus/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://birdfyi.com/bird/hoploxypterus-cayanus/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<birdfyi-bird slug="hoploxypterus-cayanus"></birdfyi-bird>About
Pied Plover: 22–24 cm, distinctive South American lapwing with bold black-and-white plumage, red facial skin, and long red legs. Inhabits open sandy riverbanks and gravel bars of major rivers from Venezuela south to Argentina. Feeds on invertebrates and small vertebrates. Largely resident; some local seasonal movements. Not globally threatened.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 28.6 cm | 11.3 in |
| Weight | 72.33333333333333 g | 2.55 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Hoploxypterus |
| Species | Hoploxypterus cayanus |
Distribution
Pied Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.
{# Distribution Map — simplified SVG world map with highlighted countries. Expects `country_codes` variable: list of ISO alpha-2 codes (e.g. ["US", "CA", "MX"]). Uses Alpine.js to toggle classes on country paths. #}countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Pied Plover endangered?
How does the Pied Plover nest?
How big is the Pied Plover?
What order and family does the Pied Plover belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family