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Magellanic Plover

Pluvianellus socialis

Vulnerable
Flügelspannweite
27,1 cm
Gewicht
84,375 g
Familie
Pluvianellidae
Ordnung
Charadriiformes

Über uns

Magellanic Plover (Pluvianellus socialis) is a unique 19–21 cm plover-like bird of Patagonian shores, sole member of family Pluvianellidae. Grey above, white below with pinkish-red legs and eye. Inhabits remote stony lakeshores and beaches in southern Argentina and Chile, wintering at coastal estuaries.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 27,1 cm 10.7 in
Gewicht 84,375 g 2.98 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: SC. Fledging: 28-30 days.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen)
Familie Pluvianellidae
Genus Pluvianellus
Arten Pluvianellus socialis

Distribution

Magellanic Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Vorhanden Not recorded
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Is the Magellanic Plover endangered?
The Magellanic Plover has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Magellanic Plover nest?
Nest type: SC. Fledging: 28-30 days.
How big is the Magellanic Plover?
The Magellanic Plover has a wingspan of 27.1 cm, weight of 84.375 g.
What order and family does the Magellanic Plover belong to?
The Magellanic Plover (Pluvianellus socialis) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Pluvianellidae.

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