Tawny-throated Dotterel
Oreopholus ruficollis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="oreopholus-ruficollis"></birdfyi-bird>The Tawny-throated Dotterel (Oreopholus ruficollis) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32.5 cm and a weight of 139.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
Tawny-throated Dotterel (Oreopholus ruficollis) is a slender 27–30 cm plover of Andean and Patagonian grasslands. Pale sandy-brown above; tawny-orange throat; white eyebrow; long-legged and upright. Inhabits short-grass puna, Patagonian steppe, and coastal dunes from Peru south to Tierra del Fuego.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 32,5 cm | 12.8 in |
| Poids | 139,8 g | 4.93 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC.
Taille de la couvée
2-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Oreopholus |
| Espèces | Oreopholus ruficollis |
Distribution
Tawny-throated Dotterel has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Foire aux questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family