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Quail-plover

Ortyxelos meiffrenii

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
15,2 cm
Berat
17,6 g
Famili
Turnicidae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

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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Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 15,2 cm 6.0 in
Berat 17,6 g 0.62 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Famili Turnicidae
Genus Ortyxelos
Spesies Ortyxelos meiffrenii

Distribution

Quail-plover has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Quail-plover endangered?
The Quail-plover has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Quail-plover nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Quail-plover?
The Quail-plover has a wingspan of 15.2 cm, weight of 17.6 g.
What order and family does the Quail-plover belong to?
The Quail-plover (Ortyxelos meiffrenii) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Turnicidae.

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