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Plains-wanderer
Pedionomus torquatus
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Endangered
Wingspan
17.8 cm
Weight
67.25 g
Family
Pedionomidae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
Plains-wanderer: 15–19 cm, unique quail-like Australian bird in its own family Pedionomidae. Female larger with chestnut belly-patch; male incubates. Critically Endangered; confined to native grasslands of New South Wales and Victoria. Nocturnal and cryptic. Insectivorous and seed-eating. Threatened by agricultural conversion. CR.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 17.8 cm | 7.0 in |
| Weight | 67.25 g | 2.37 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23 days.
Clutch Size
2-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Pedionomidae |
| Genus | Pedionomus |
| Species | Pedionomus torquatus |
Distribution
Plains-wanderer has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Plains-wanderer endangered?
The Plains-wanderer has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Plains-wanderer nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23 days.
How big is the Plains-wanderer?
The Plains-wanderer has a wingspan of 17.8 cm, weight of 67.25 g.
What order and family does the Plains-wanderer belong to?
The Plains-wanderer (Pedionomus torquatus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Pedionomidae.