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Long-billed Plover

Charadrius placidus

Least Concern
Envergure
27,6 cm
Poids
55,5 g
Famille
Charadriidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes

The Long-billed Plover (Charadrius placidus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.6 cm and a weight of 55.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

Long-billed Plover: 19–21 cm, large East Asian plover with a distinctive long bill, narrow black breast-band, and dull yellowish legs. Breeds on rocky riverbeds of China, Korea, and Japan; winters along rivers and coasts of Southeast Asia. Invertebrate feeder. Partial migrant, declining due to river engineering and gravel extraction. NT.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 27,6 cm 10.9 in
Poids 55,5 g 1.96 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: SC.

Taille de la couvée

3-4

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Famille Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings)
Genus Charadrius
Espèces Charadrius placidus

Distribution

Long-billed Plover has been recorded in 2 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Long-billed Plover endangered?
The Long-billed Plover has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Long-billed Plover nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Long-billed Plover?
The Long-billed Plover has a wingspan of 27.6 cm, weight of 55.5 g.
What order and family does the Long-billed Plover belong to?
The Long-billed Plover (Charadrius placidus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.

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