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Tibetan Sandplover

Charadrius atrifrons

Least Concern
Berat
60,166666666666664 g
Famili
Charadriidae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

Tentang

Tibetan Sandplover: 17–19 cm, compact high-altitude plover with a rufous-orange breast-band, black forehead patch, and short bill. Breeds on rocky alpine tundra and high plateaus of the Tibetan highlands and Himalayan ranges; winters on coastal mudflats and sandy beaches of South and Southeast Asia. Migratory. Insectivorous and invertebrate feeder.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Berat 60,166666666666664 g 2.12 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-24 days. Fledging: 30-35 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2-3

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Famili Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings)
Genus Charadrius
Spesies Charadrius atrifrons

Distribution

Tibetan Sandplover has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Tibetan Sandplover endangered?
The Tibetan Sandplover has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Tibetan Sandplover nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-24 days. Fledging: 30-35 days.
How big is the Tibetan Sandplover?
The Tibetan Sandplover has a weight of 60.166666666666664 g.
What order and family does the Tibetan Sandplover belong to?
The Tibetan Sandplover (Charadrius atrifrons) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.

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