Magellanic Plover
Pluvianellus socialis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pluvianellus-socialis"></birdfyi-bird>The Magellanic Plover (Pluvianellus socialis) is a bird species in the family Pluvianellidae, within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.1 cm and a weight of 84.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Magellanic Plover (Pluvianellus socialis) is a unique 19–21 cm plover-like bird of Patagonian shores, sole member of family Pluvianellidae. Grey above, white below with pinkish-red legs and eye. Inhabits remote stony lakeshores and beaches in southern Argentina and Chile, wintering at coastal estuaries.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 27,1 cm | 10.7 in |
| Peso | 84,375 g | 2.98 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC. Fledging: 28-30 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Pluvianellidae |
| Genus | Pluvianellus |
| Especies | Pluvianellus socialis |
Distribution
Magellanic Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.
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