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Diademed Plover
Phegornis mitchellii
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Near Threatened
Envergadura
21,8 cm
Peso
34,25 g
Familia
Charadriidae
Orden
Charadriiformes
Acerca de
Diademed Plover (Phegornis mitchellii) is a small 16–17 cm, distinctive plover of high Andean bogs. White face and underparts; chestnut band across forehead; heavily streaked upperparts. Inhabits wet bofedal peatbogs and marshy areas above 4,000 m in Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 21,8 cm | 8.6 in |
| Peso | 34,25 g | 1.21 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Charadriidae (Chorlitos y Avefrías) |
| Genus | Phegornis |
| Especies | Phegornis mitchellii |
Distribution
Diademed Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Diademed Plover endangered?
The Diademed Plover has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Diademed Plover nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Diademed Plover?
The Diademed Plover has a wingspan of 21.8 cm, weight of 34.25 g.
What order and family does the Diademed Plover belong to?
The Diademed Plover (Phegornis mitchellii) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.
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