Snowy Plover
Charadrius nivosus
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Borrelho-da-neve (Charadrius nivosus), 15–17 cm. Colar peitoral preto incompleto lateralmente, partes superiores arenoso-claras, partes inferiores brancas, pernas escuras. Habita praias arenosas, salinas e margens de lagos na América do Norte. Espécie ameaçada. Alimenta-se de pequenos invertebrados.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 20,5 cm | 8.1 in |
| Peso | 45,25 g | 1.60 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-33 days. Fledging: 28-33 days.
Tamanho da postura
2-6
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Família | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Espécies | Charadrius nivosus |
Distribution
Snowy Plover has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Perguntas frequentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family