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Tawny-throated Dotterel
Oreopholus ruficollis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
32.5 cm
Weight
139.8 g
Family
Charadriidae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
Tawny-throated Dotterel (Oreopholus ruficollis) is a slender 27–30 cm plover of Andean and Patagonian grasslands. Pale sandy-brown above; tawny-orange throat; white eyebrow; long-legged and upright. Inhabits short-grass puna, Patagonian steppe, and coastal dunes from Peru south to Tierra del Fuego.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 32.5 cm | 12.8 in |
| Weight | 139.8 g | 4.93 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Oreopholus |
| Species | Oreopholus ruficollis |
Distribution
Tawny-throated Dotterel has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Tawny-throated Dotterel endangered?
The Tawny-throated Dotterel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Tawny-throated Dotterel nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Tawny-throated Dotterel?
The Tawny-throated Dotterel has a wingspan of 32.5 cm, weight of 139.8 g.
What order and family does the Tawny-throated Dotterel belong to?
The Tawny-throated Dotterel (Oreopholus ruficollis) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family
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American Golden Plover
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Least Concern
Banded Lapwing
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Least Concern
Black-banded Plover
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Vulnerable
Black-fronted Dotterel
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Least Concern
Black-headed Lapwing
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Least Concern
Blacksmith Lapwing
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Least Concern