Red-capped Plover
Charadrius ruficapillus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="charadrius-ruficapillus"></birdfyi-bird>The Red-capped Plover (Charadrius ruficapillus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (chorlitos y avefrías), within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19.8 cm and a weight of 38.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Chorlitejo de cabeza roja (Charadrius ruficapillus), 14–16 cm. Corona y nuca de color rufo-castaño brillante; frente negra; dorso pardo; collar pectoral negro. Habita en playas y marismas de Australia y Tasmania. Se alimenta de pequeños invertebrados en la orilla. Nidifica en la arena.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 19,8 cm | 7.8 in |
| Peso | 38,733333333333334 g | 1.37 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 30-31 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Charadriidae (Chorlitos y Avefrías) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Especies | Charadrius ruficapillus |
Distribution
Red-capped Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Red-capped Plover endangered?
How does the Red-capped Plover nest?
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What order and family does the Red-capped Plover belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family