Kentish Plover
Charadrius alexandrinus
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Kentish Plover: 15–17 cm, pale sandy plover with blackish partial breast-band patches, white underparts, and black legs. Cosmopolitan breeder on sandy beaches, saltpans, and stony lake margins from Europe across Asia to China; winters in Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. Feeds on invertebrates. Long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 21,2 cm | 8.3 in |
| Poids | 47,725 g | 1.68 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-29 days. Fledging: 27-31 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Espèces | Charadrius alexandrinus |
Distribution
Kentish Plover has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Foire aux questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family