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Oriental Plover

Charadrius veredus

Least Concern
Envergadura
31,7 cm
Peso
87,35 g
Familia
Charadriidae
Orden
Charadriiformes

The Oriental Plover (Charadrius veredus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (chorlitos y avefrías), within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.7 cm and a weight of 87.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Chorlitejo oriental (Charadrius veredus), 22–25 cm. Collar pectoral castaño-rojizo intenso; frente blanca; dorso pardo; vientre blanco. Cría en Mongolia y China; inverna en Australia. Gran migrador. Habita en estepas, pastizales y playas. Se alimenta principalmente de insectos.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 31,7 cm 12.5 in
Peso 87,35 g 3.08 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas)
Familia Charadriidae (Chorlitos y Avefrías)
Genus Charadrius
Especies Charadrius veredus

Distribution

Oriental Plover has been recorded in 3 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Oriental Plover endangered?
The Oriental Plover has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Oriental Plover?
The Oriental Plover has a wingspan of 31.7 cm, weight of 87.35 g.
What order and family does the Oriental Plover belong to?
The Oriental Plover (Charadrius veredus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.

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