Chestnut-banded Plover
Charadrius pallidus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="charadrius-pallidus"></birdfyi-bird>The Chestnut-banded Plover (Charadrius pallidus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18.1 cm and a weight of 32 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
Chestnut-banded Plover: 13–15 cm, small pale plover with a narrow chestnut breast-band and pale sandy upperparts. Resident at alkaline and saline lakes in eastern and southern Africa, with a separate population on the Namibian coast. Feeds on brine flies and invertebrates. NT. Sensitive to water-level fluctuations at soda lake breeding sites.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 18,1 cm | 7.1 in |
| Poids | 32,0 g | 1.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC.
Taille de la couvée
2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Espèces | Charadrius pallidus |
Distribution
Chestnut-banded Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family