Grey Plover
Pluvialis squatarola
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pluvialis-squatarola"></birdfyi-bird>The Grey Plover (Pluvialis squatarola) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 36.9 cm and a weight of 229.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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À propos
Grey Plover (Pluvialis squatarola) is a medium 27–31 cm shorebird with a near-global wintering distribution. Non-breeding: pale grey-brown above, whitish below; black armpits distinctive in flight. Breeding: black underparts with white flanks. Breeds on Arctic tundra; winters on mudflats and sandy beaches worldwide. Wingspan to 77 cm.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 36,9 cm | 14.5 in |
| Poids | 229,66666666666666 g | 8.10 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-27 days. Fledging: 23-40 days.
Taille de la couvée
1-5
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Pluvialis |
| Espèces | Pluvialis squatarola |
Distribution
Grey Plover has been recorded in 10 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family