Greater Sandplover
Charadrius leschenaultii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="charadrius-leschenaultii"></birdfyi-bird>The Greater Sandplover (Charadrius leschenaultii) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.3 cm and a weight of 88 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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के बारे में
Greater Sandplover: 22–25 cm, large stocky plover with a heavier bill than Siberian Sandplover, broad rufous breast-band, and greenish-grey legs. Breeds on semi-desert and stony steppe from Turkey east to Mongolia; winters on tropical coasts from East Africa to Australia. Feeds on invertebrates on sandy beaches and mudflats. Long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 27.3 cm | 10.7 in |
| वजन | 88.0 g | 3.10 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24 days. Fledging: 27-30 days.
अंडों की संख्या
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वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| कुल | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| प्रजातियां | Charadrius leschenaultii |
Distribution
Greater Sandplover has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family