Forbes's Plover
Charadrius forbesi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="charadrius-forbesi"></birdfyi-bird>The Forbes's Plover (Charadrius forbesi) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 24.8 cm and a weight of 47.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
Borrelho-de-Forbes (Charadrius forbesi), 15–17 cm. Colar peitoral castanho-avermelhado distinto, coroa e máscara escuras, partes superiores acastanhadas. Habita pastagens abertas, campos agrícolas e margens de rios na África Ocidental e Central. Alimenta-se de insetos e outros invertebrados.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 24,8 cm | 9.8 in |
| Peso | 47,5 g | 1.68 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22 days.
Tamanho da postura
2-3
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Família | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Espécies | Charadrius forbesi |
Distribution
Forbes's Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Perguntas frequentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family