White-faced Plover
Charadrius dealbatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="charadrius-dealbatus"></birdfyi-bird>The White-faced Plover (Charadrius dealbatus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21.5 cm and a weight of 42.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
White-faced Plover: 15–17 cm, recently split from Kentish Plover; paler with an extensively white face, bill, and underparts. Coastal resident on sandy beaches and estuaries of South China, Taiwan, Vietnam, and surrounding southeast Asian coasts. Insectivorous. Threatened by beach development and disturbance. NT.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 21,5 cm | 8.5 in |
| Poids | 42,3 g | 1.49 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Incubation: 22 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 dealbatus |
Distribution
White-faced Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family