Snowy Plover
Charadrius nivosus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="charadrius-nivosus"></birdfyi-bird>The Snowy Plover (Charadrius nivosus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (chorlitos y avefrías), within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.5 cm and a weight of 45.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Chorlitejo nevado (Charadrius nivosus), 15–17 cm. Collar pectoral incompleto (manchas laterales); dorso arena muy pálido; patas negras. Habita en playas, salinas y llanuras áridas del oeste de Norteamérica y el Caribe. Especie amenazada. Se alimenta de pequeños invertebrados.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 20,5 cm | 8.1 in |
| Peso | 45,25 g | 1.60 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-33 days. Fledging: 28-33 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-6
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Charadriidae (Chorlitos y Avefrías) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Especies | Charadrius nivosus |
Distribution
Snowy Plover has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Snowy Plover endangered?
How does the Snowy Plover nest?
How big is the Snowy Plover?
What order and family does the Snowy Plover belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family