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Magellanic Plover

Pluvianellus socialis

Vulnerable
Envergadura
27,1 cm
Peso
84,375 g
Familia
Pluvianellidae
Orden
Charadriiformes

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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

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

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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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Magellanic Plover endangered?
The Magellanic Plover has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Magellanic Plover nest?
Nest type: SC. Fledging: 28-30 days.
How big is the Magellanic Plover?
The Magellanic Plover has a wingspan of 27.1 cm, weight of 84.375 g.
What order and family does the Magellanic Plover belong to?
The Magellanic Plover (Pluvianellus socialis) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Pluvianellidae.

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