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Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
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Near Threatened
Envergadura
31,8 cm
Peso
100,4 g
Familia
Charadriidae
Orden
Charadriiformes
Acerca de
Chorlitejo gritón (Charadrius vociferus), 23–26 cm. Dos collares pectorales negros prominentes; cola larga con rabadilla naranja llamativa. Muy ruidoso, de ahí su nombre. Ampliamente distribuido en América del Norte y del Sur. Habita en pastizales y áreas abiertas, lejos del agua a veces.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 31,8 cm | 12.5 in |
| Peso | 100,4 g | 3.54 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-28 days. Fledging: 31 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
3-5
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Charadriidae (Chorlitos y Avefrías) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Especies | Charadrius vociferus |
Distribution
Killdeer has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Killdeer endangered?
The Killdeer has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Killdeer nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-28 days. Fledging: 31 days.
How big is the Killdeer?
The Killdeer has a wingspan of 31.8 cm, weight of 100.4 g.
What order and family does the Killdeer belong to?
The Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.
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