Caspian Plover
Charadrius asiaticus
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Caspian Plover: 18–21 cm, long-legged plover with a broad chestnut breast-band bordered below by black in breeding male. Breeds on dry steppe from the Caspian east to Kazakhstan; migrates overland to winter on open short grassland and semi-arid savanna of eastern and southern Africa. Insectivorous. Long-distance migrant through the Middle East.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 28,1 cm | 11.1 in |
| Gewicht | 75,66666666666667 g | 2.67 oz |
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25 days. Fledging: 27-30 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen) |
| Familie | Charadriidae (Regenpfeifer und Kiebitze) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Arten | Charadrius asiaticus |
Distribution
Caspian Plover has been recorded in 2 countries.
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