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Black-banded Plover
Charadrius thoracicus
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Vulnerable
Envergure
20,8 cm
Poids
30,96 g
Famille
Charadriidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes
À propos
Black-banded Plover: 14–16 cm, small plover endemic to Madagascar with a broad black breast-band and white forehead. Resident in open grassy habitats, short grazed coastal turf, and lake margins across Madagascar. Insectivorous. Sedentary. Near Threatened due to habitat loss from grazing and agriculture. NT.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 20,8 cm | 8.2 in |
| Poids | 30,96 g | 1.09 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
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 thoracicus |
Distribution
Black-banded Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Black-banded Plover endangered?
The Black-banded Plover has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Black-banded Plover?
The Black-banded Plover has a wingspan of 20.8 cm, weight of 30.96 g.
What order and family does the Black-banded Plover belong to?
The Black-banded Plover (Charadrius thoracicus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.
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