Rufous-chested Plover
Charadrius modestus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="charadrius-modestus"></birdfyi-bird>The Rufous-chested Plover (Charadrius modestus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (chorlitos y avefrías), within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.3 cm and a weight of 82.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Rufous-chested Plover endangered?
How does the Rufous-chested Plover nest?
How big is the Rufous-chested Plover?
What order and family does the Rufous-chested Plover belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family