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Saint Helena Plover

Charadrius sanctaehelenae

Vulnerable
Envergure
22,3 cm
Poids
48,65 g
Famille
Charadriidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes

À propos

Saint Helena Plover: 15–16 cm, critically endangered plover endemic to Saint Helena island in the South Atlantic. Locally called 'wirebird' for its thin legs. Restricted to open semi-arid flax-and-pasture plateau of central Saint Helena. Insectivorous. Fewer than 350 individuals. CR. Threatened by cats, habitat change, and drought.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 22,3 cm 8.8 in
Poids 48,65 g 1.72 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: SC.

Taille de la couvée

1-2

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Saint Helena Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Saint Helena Plover endangered?
The Saint Helena Plover has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Saint Helena Plover nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Saint Helena Plover?
The Saint Helena Plover has a wingspan of 22.3 cm, weight of 48.65 g.
What order and family does the Saint Helena Plover belong to?
The Saint Helena Plover (Charadrius sanctaehelenae) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.

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