Southern Red-breasted Plover
Charadrius obscurus
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Southern Red-breasted Plover: 20–23 cm, New Zealand endemic with brick-red underparts and white supercilium. Two populations: nominate on Stewart Island and southern coasts; aquilonius on Northland. Inhabits open beaches, estuaries, and short grazed turf. NT. Feeds on invertebrates. Sedentary resident. Declining from introduced predators.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 33,8 cm | 13.3 in |
| Poids | 152,66666666666666 g | 5.39 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-32 days. Fledging: 28-52 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 obscurus |
Distribution
Southern Red-breasted Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family