Puna Plover
Charadrius alticola
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<birdfyi-bird slug="charadrius-alticola"></birdfyi-bird>The Puna Plover (Charadrius alticola) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (chorlitos y avefrías), within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23.5 cm and a weight of 45 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Chorlitejo de la puna (Charadrius alticola), 16–18 cm. Collar pectoral negro completo; frente y superciliar blancas; dorso pardo. Habita en altiplanos y lagunas de montaña de los Andes (Perú, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina). Se alimenta de insectos e invertebrados en orillas de lagos altoandinos.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 23,5 cm | 9.3 in |
| Peso | 45,0 g | 1.59 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Tamaño de la puesta
2-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Charadriidae (Chorlitos y Avefrías) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Especies | Charadrius alticola |
Distribution
Puna Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family