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Forbes's Plover
Charadrius forbesi
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Least Concern
Envergadura
24,8 cm
Peso
47,5 g
Família
Charadriidae
Ordem
Charadriiformes
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
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
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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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Perguntas frequentes
Is the Forbes's Plover endangered?
The Forbes's Plover has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Forbes's Plover nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22 days.
How big is the Forbes's Plover?
The Forbes's Plover has a wingspan of 24.8 cm, weight of 47.5 g.
What order and family does the Forbes's Plover belong to?
The Forbes's Plover (Charadrius forbesi) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.
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