Quail-plover
Ortyxelos meiffrenii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ortyxelos-meiffrenii"></birdfyi-bird>The Quail-plover (Ortyxelos meiffrenii) is a bird species in the family Turnicidae, within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.2 cm and a weight of 17.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Quail-plover (Ortyxelos meiffrenii) is a tiny 10–11 cm shorebird-like bird of arid African savannas, sole member of family Turnicidae's outgroup and sometimes placed in Thinocoridae. Extremely cryptic pale sandy plumage with dark streaks; black and white wing pattern in flight.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 15.2 cm | 6.0 in |
| वजन | 17.6 g | 0.62 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Nest type: SC.
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वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| कुल | Turnicidae |
| Genus | Ortyxelos |
| प्रजातियां | Ortyxelos meiffrenii |
Distribution
Quail-plover has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Turnicidae family