African Three-banded Plover
Charadrius tricollaris
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African Three-banded Plover: 17–18 cm, small plover with two complete black breast-bands separated by white, red eye-ring, and red-based bill. Widespread resident across sub-Saharan Africa near freshwater margins, mudflats, and reservoir edges. Feeds on invertebrates by pecking. Year-round resident with local movements during dry season.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 21,8 cm | 8.6 in |
| Poids | 35,0 g | 1.23 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 30-32 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 tricollaris |
Distribution
African Three-banded Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Foire aux questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family