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Puna Plover

Charadrius alticola

Least Concern
Envergure
23,5 cm
Poids
45,0 g
Famille
Charadriidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes

The Puna Plover (Charadrius alticola) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23.5 cm and a weight of 45 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

Puna Plover: 16–18 cm, small Andean plover with double black breast-bands and a rufous crown-patch. Resident on the puna (high Andean plateau) of Peru, Bolivia, and northern Argentina near saline lakes and stony shores at 3,500–5,000 m. Insectivorous. Sedentary high-altitude specialist. Often encountered in pairs.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 23,5 cm 9.3 in
Poids 45,0 g 1.59 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Taille de la couvée

2-4

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Famille Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings)
Genus Charadrius
Espèces Charadrius alticola

Distribution

Puna Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Puna Plover endangered?
The Puna Plover has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Puna Plover?
The Puna Plover has a wingspan of 23.5 cm, weight of 45.0 g.
What order and family does the Puna Plover belong to?
The Puna Plover (Charadrius alticola) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.

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