Kittlitz's Plover
Charadrius pecuarius
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Chorlitejo de Kittlitz (Charadrius pecuarius), 14–15 cm. Superciliar blanca; banda oscura a través del ojo; collar pectoral negro completo y delgado. Dorso pardo-arenoso. Ampliamente distribuido por el África subsahariana. Habita en pastizales cortos y orillas de lagos. Se alimenta de insectos.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 20,4 cm | 8.0 in |
| Peso | 36,916666666666664 g | 1.30 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-28 days. Fledging: 26-32 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-3
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Charadriidae (Chorlitos y Avefrías) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Especies | Charadrius pecuarius |
Distribution
Kittlitz's Plover has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Kittlitz's Plover endangered?
How does the Kittlitz's Plover nest?
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family