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Saint Helena Plover

Charadrius sanctaehelenae

Vulnerable
Envergadura
22,3 cm
Peso
48,65 g
Família
Charadriidae
Ordem
Charadriiformes

The Saint Helena Plover (Charadrius sanctaehelenae) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 22.3 cm and a weight of 48.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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Sobre

Borrelho-de-Santa-Helena (Charadrius sanctaehelenae), 15–17 cm. Colar peitoral castanho-negricel, fronte branca, partes superiores acastanhadas, bico escuro. Endêmico da Ilha de Santa Helena no Atlântico Sul. Em perigo crítico de extinção. Habita pastagens e áreas abertas da ilha. Alimenta-se de invertebrados.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 22,3 cm 8.8 in
Peso 48,65 g 1.72 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: SC.

Tamanho da postura

1-2

Taxonomia

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

Distribution

Saint Helena Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Saint Helena Plover endangered?
The Saint Helena Plover has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Saint Helena Plover nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Saint Helena Plover?
The Saint Helena Plover has a wingspan of 22.3 cm, weight of 48.65 g.
What order and family does the Saint Helena Plover belong to?
The Saint Helena Plover (Charadrius sanctaehelenae) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.

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