Kittlitz's Plover
Charadrius pecuarius
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<birdfyi-bird slug="charadrius-pecuarius"></birdfyi-bird>The Kittlitz's Plover (Charadrius pecuarius) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.4 cm and a weight of 36.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
Borrelho-de-Kittlitz (Charadrius pecuarius), 14–16 cm. Fronte branca, faixa ocular escura, partes superiores castanho-arenosas, partes inferiores com flancos e peito com tonalidade pêssego. Amplamente distribuído em pastagens e margens de lagos na África subsaariana. Alimenta-se de insetos e invertebrados.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 20,4 cm | 8.0 in |
| Peso | 36,916666666666664 g | 1.30 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-28 days. Fledging: 26-32 days.
Tamanho da postura
1-3
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Família | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Espécies | Charadrius pecuarius |
Distribution
Kittlitz's Plover has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Perguntas frequentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family