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Diademed Plover
Phegornis mitchellii
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
21.8 cm
Weight
34.25 g
Family
Charadriidae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
Diademed Plover (Phegornis mitchellii) is a small 16–17 cm, distinctive plover of high Andean bogs. White face and underparts; chestnut band across forehead; heavily streaked upperparts. Inhabits wet bofedal peatbogs and marshy areas above 4,000 m in Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.8 cm | 8.6 in |
| Weight | 34.25 g | 1.21 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Phegornis |
| Species | Phegornis mitchellii |
Distribution
Diademed Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Diademed Plover endangered?
The Diademed Plover has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Diademed Plover nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Diademed Plover?
The Diademed Plover has a wingspan of 21.8 cm, weight of 34.25 g.
What order and family does the Diademed Plover belong to?
The Diademed Plover (Phegornis mitchellii) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.
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