Kentish Plover
Charadrius alexandrinus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="charadrius-alexandrinus"></birdfyi-bird>The Kentish Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (chorlitos y avefrías), within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21.2 cm and a weight of 47.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Chorlitejo patinegro (Charadrius alexandrinus), 15–17 cm. Chorlitejo con collar negro incompleto (solo manchas laterales); frente blanca; dorso arena. Patas negras. Ampliamente distribuido desde Europa y África hasta Asia. Habita en playas arenosas y salinas. Se alimenta de invertebrados.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 21,2 cm | 8.3 in |
| Peso | 47,725 g | 1.68 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-29 days. Fledging: 27-31 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-3
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Charadriidae (Chorlitos y Avefrías) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Especies | Charadrius alexandrinus |
Distribution
Kentish Plover has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family