Greater Sandplover
Charadrius leschenaultii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="charadrius-leschenaultii"></birdfyi-bird>The Greater Sandplover (Charadrius leschenaultii) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (chorlitos y avefrías), within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.3 cm and a weight of 88 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Chorlitejo gordo (Charadrius leschenaultii), 18–22 cm. Collar pectoral castaño-rojizo; frente blanca; dorso pardo; patas gris amarillento. Cría en estepas de Asia Central; inverna en costas de África, India y el sureste asiático. Se alimenta de invertebrados en playas y marismas.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 27,3 cm | 10.7 in |
| Peso | 88,0 g | 3.10 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24 days. Fledging: 27-30 days.
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 leschenaultii |
Distribution
Greater Sandplover has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Greater Sandplover endangered?
How does the Greater Sandplover nest?
How big is the Greater Sandplover?
What order and family does the Greater Sandplover belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family