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Rufous-chested Plover
Charadrius modestus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
28,3 cm
Peso
82,76666666666667 g
Familia
Charadriidae
Orden
Charadriiformes
Acerca de
Chorlitejo de la Patagonia (Charadrius modestus), 18–21 cm. Partes superiores pardo-grisáceas; pecho con banda rufa y negro; vientre blanco. Cría en Patagonia y Tierra del Fuego; inverna en costas del Brasil. Habita en pastizales y playas. Se alimenta de insectos e invertebrados.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 28,3 cm | 11.1 in |
| Peso | 82,76666666666667 g | 2.92 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP.
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 modestus |
Distribution
Rufous-chested Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Rufous-chested Plover endangered?
The Rufous-chested Plover has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Rufous-chested Plover nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Rufous-chested Plover?
The Rufous-chested Plover has a wingspan of 28.3 cm, weight of 82.76666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Rufous-chested Plover belong to?
The Rufous-chested Plover (Charadrius modestus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.
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