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Oriental Plover

Charadrius veredus

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
31,7 cm
Gewicht
87,35 g
Familie
Charadriidae
Ordnung
Charadriiformes

The Oriental Plover (Charadrius veredus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (regenpfeifer und kiebitze), within the order Charadriiformes (watvögel und möwen). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.7 cm and a weight of 87.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Oriental Plover: 22–25 cm, tall long-legged plover with a broad chestnut breast in breeding male, white supercilium, and erect posture. Breeds in Mongolia and northern China; migrates to Australia via Southeast Asia, wintering on open dry grassland and stubble fields. Long-distance migrant. Insectivorous. Large flocks at staging areas.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 31,7 cm 12.5 in
Gewicht 87,35 g 3.08 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen)
Familie Charadriidae (Regenpfeifer und Kiebitze)
Genus Charadrius
Arten Charadrius veredus

Distribution

Oriental Plover has been recorded in 3 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Oriental Plover endangered?
The Oriental Plover has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Oriental Plover?
The Oriental Plover has a wingspan of 31.7 cm, weight of 87.35 g.
What order and family does the Oriental Plover belong to?
The Oriental Plover (Charadrius veredus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.

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