Wilson's Plover
Charadrius wilsonia
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<birdfyi-bird slug="charadrius-wilsonia"></birdfyi-bird>The Wilson's Plover (Charadrius wilsonia) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23.5 cm and a weight of 63.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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के बारे में
Wilson's Plover: 17–20 cm, stocky Americas plover with a very thick black bill adapted for catching fiddler crabs, and a single broad breast-band. Resident on sandy beaches and tidal mudflats of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America, Caribbean, and Pacific coast of Central and South America. Largely sedentary. Crab specialist.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 23.5 cm | 9.3 in |
| वजन | 63.1 g | 2.23 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-27 days. Fledging: 31-35 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 wilsonia |
Distribution
Wilson's Plover has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family