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Siberian Sandplover

Charadrius mongolus

Endangered
Envergure
25,8 cm
Poids
74,5 g
Famille
Charadriidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes

À propos

Siberian Sandplover: 17–19 cm, compact plover with a rufous breast-band and black mask in breeding male; breeds on Siberian and Far Eastern tundra. Winters on coasts and mudflats from East Africa through South and Southeast Asia to Australia. Common long-distance migrant. Feeds on invertebrates. Often confused with Greater Sandplover.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 25,8 cm 10.2 in
Poids 74,5 g 2.63 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Endangered
IUCN Red List

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 mongolus

Distribution

Siberian Sandplover has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Siberian Sandplover endangered?
The Siberian Sandplover has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Siberian Sandplover nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-24 days. Fledging: 30-35 days.
How big is the Siberian Sandplover?
The Siberian Sandplover has a wingspan of 25.8 cm, weight of 74.5 g.
What order and family does the Siberian Sandplover belong to?
The Siberian Sandplover (Charadrius mongolus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.

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