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Caspian Plover

Charadrius asiaticus

Least Concern
Envergadura
28,1 cm
Peso
75,66666666666667 g
Família
Charadriidae
Ordem
Charadriiformes

The Caspian Plover (Charadrius asiaticus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.1 cm and a weight of 75.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

Borrelho-de-Cáspia (Charadrius asiaticus), 17–20 cm. Borrelho com coroa castanha, máscara negra, colar peitoral castanho-ruivo, partes superiores acastanhadas. Cria nas estepes da Ásia Central e migra para o sul da Ásia e África Oriental. Habita pastagens áridas e margens de lagos. Alimenta-se de invertebrados.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 28,1 cm 11.1 in
Peso 75,66666666666667 g 2.67 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25 days. Fledging: 27-30 days.

Tamanho da postura

3

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Família Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings)
Genus Charadrius
Espécies Charadrius asiaticus

Distribution

Caspian Plover has been recorded in 2 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Caspian Plover endangered?
The Caspian Plover has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Caspian Plover nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25 days. Fledging: 27-30 days.
How big is the Caspian Plover?
The Caspian Plover has a wingspan of 28.1 cm, weight of 75.66666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Caspian Plover belong to?
The Caspian Plover (Charadrius asiaticus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.

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