Forbes's Plover
Charadrius forbesi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="charadrius-forbesi"></birdfyi-bird>The Forbes's Plover (Charadrius forbesi) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (chorlitos y avefrías), within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 24.8 cm and a weight of 47.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Chorlitejo de Forbes (Charadrius forbesi), 15–17 cm. Collar pectoral negro prominente; frente blanca; superciliar blanca; dorso pardo. Habita en sabanas inundadas y orillas de ríos del África occidental y central. Se alimenta de insectos e invertebrados acuáticos. Especie poco conocida.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 24,8 cm | 9.8 in |
| Peso | 47,5 g | 1.68 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22 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 forbesi |
Distribution
Forbes's Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Forbes's Plover endangered?
How does the Forbes's Plover nest?
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family