Red-capped Plover
Charadrius ruficapillus
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Red-capped Plover: 14–16 cm, small Australian plover with a chestnut cap and nape, white forehead, and pale sandy upperparts. Resident on sandy ocean beaches, estuaries, and salt-lake margins throughout Australia. Insectivorous. Sedentary with local movements. Nests above high-tide mark; vulnerable to beach recreation disturbance.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 19,8 cm | 7.8 in |
| Poids | 38,733333333333334 g | 1.37 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 30-31 days.
Taille de la couvée
2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Espèces | Charadrius ruficapillus |
Distribution
Red-capped Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family