Shore Plover
Thinornis novaeseelandiae
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<birdfyi-bird slug="thinornis-novaeseelandiae"></birdfyi-bird>The Shore Plover (Thinornis novaeseelandiae) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23.5 cm and a weight of 60 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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About
Shore Plover: 19–21 cm, strikingly patterned New Zealand endemic with a black face-mask, white supercilium, and orange-red bill. Critically Endangered; wild population confined to Rangatira (South East) Island, Chatham Islands, with captive-bred birds released on predator-free islands. Invertebrate feeder on rocky shores and open grassland. CR.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 23.5 cm | 9.3 in |
| Weight | 60.0 g | 2.12 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV,SC. Incubation: 27-28 days. Fledging: 29-63 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Thinornis |
| Species | Thinornis novaeseelandiae |
Distribution
Shore Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family