Rufous-chested Plover
Charadrius modestus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="charadrius-modestus"></birdfyi-bird>The Rufous-chested Plover (Charadrius modestus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.3 cm and a weight of 82.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
Rufous-chested Plover (Charadrius modestus) is a medium 22–24 cm plover of South American grasslands. Sandy-brown above; distinctive chestnut breast-band in breeding plumage; white supercilium. Inhabits open short grasslands, steppe, and coastal flats from southern South America; winters north to southern Brazil. Migratory. Feeds on invertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 28,3 cm | 11.1 in |
| Poids | 82,76666666666667 g | 2.92 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP.
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 modestus |
Distribution
Rufous-chested Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family