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Killdeer

Charadrius vociferus

Near Threatened
Rentang Sayap
31,8 cm
Berat
100,4 g
Famili
Charadriidae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

Tentang

Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) is a large 20–28 cm, vocal plover of North and Central America. Brown above, white below; two bold black breast bands; reddish-orange rump visible in flight. Inhabits open ground including fields, golf courses, parking lots, and gravel rooftops—far from water. Year-round in southern USA; migratory northward.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 31,8 cm 12.5 in
Berat 100,4 g 3.54 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-28 days. Fledging: 31 days.

Ukuran Sarang

3-5

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Killdeer has been recorded in 6 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Killdeer endangered?
The Killdeer has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Killdeer nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-28 days. Fledging: 31 days.
How big is the Killdeer?
The Killdeer has a wingspan of 31.8 cm, weight of 100.4 g.
What order and family does the Killdeer belong to?
The Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.

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