Diademed Plover
Phegornis mitchellii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phegornis-mitchellii"></birdfyi-bird>The Diademed Plover (Phegornis mitchellii) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21.8 cm and a weight of 34.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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À propos
Diademed Plover (Phegornis mitchellii) is a small 16–17 cm, distinctive plover of high Andean bogs. White face and underparts; chestnut band across forehead; heavily streaked upperparts. Inhabits wet bofedal peatbogs and marshy areas above 4,000 m in Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 21,8 cm | 8.6 in |
| Poids | 34,25 g | 1.21 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: PL.
Taille de la couvée
2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Phegornis |
| Espèces | Phegornis mitchellii |
Distribution
Diademed Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family