Caspian Plover
Charadrius asiaticus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="charadrius-asiaticus"></birdfyi-bird>The Caspian Plover (Charadrius asiaticus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (chorlitos y avefrías), within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.1 cm and a weight of 75.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Chorlitejo de Caspian (Charadrius asiaticus), 18–21 cm. Collar pectoral negro prominente; frente blanca; dorso pardo arena. En verano, pecho castaño-rojizo. Cría en estepas de Asia Central e inverna en África oriental. Habita en pastizales secos y playas. Se alimenta de insectos e invertebrados.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 28,1 cm | 11.1 in |
| Peso | 75,66666666666667 g | 2.67 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25 days. Fledging: 27-30 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
3
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Charadriidae (Chorlitos y Avefrías) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Especies | Charadrius asiaticus |
Distribution
Caspian Plover has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family