Tibetan Sandplover
Charadrius atrifrons
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<birdfyi-bird slug="charadrius-atrifrons"></birdfyi-bird>À propos
Tibetan Sandplover: 17–19 cm, compact high-altitude plover with a rufous-orange breast-band, black forehead patch, and short bill. Breeds on rocky alpine tundra and high plateaus of the Tibetan highlands and Himalayan ranges; winters on coastal mudflats and sandy beaches of South and Southeast Asia. Migratory. Insectivorous and invertebrate feeder.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Poids | 60,166666666666664 g | 2.12 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-24 days. Fledging: 30-35 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 atrifrons |
Distribution
Tibetan Sandplover has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Foire aux questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family