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Forbes's Plover
Charadrius forbesi
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Least Concern
Envergadura
24,8 cm
Peso
47,5 g
Familia
Charadriidae
Orden
Charadriiformes
Acerca de
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
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
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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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Forbes's Plover endangered?
The Forbes's Plover has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Forbes's Plover nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22 days.
How big is the Forbes's Plover?
The Forbes's Plover has a wingspan of 24.8 cm, weight of 47.5 g.
What order and family does the Forbes's Plover belong to?
The Forbes's Plover (Charadrius forbesi) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.
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