Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="charadrius-vociferus"></birdfyi-bird>The Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.8 cm and a weight of 100.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Sobre
Borrelho-caneleiro (Charadrius vociferus), 23–26 cm. Dois colares peitorais pretos, uropígio laranja-ferrugíneo conspícuo em voo, pernas rosadas. Vocaliza ruidosamente. Habita pastagens, campos agrícolas e margens de água na América do Norte e Central. Migratório parcial. Alimenta-se de insetos.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 31,8 cm | 12.5 in |
| Peso | 100,4 g | 3.54 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-28 days. Fledging: 31 days.
Tamanho da postura
3-5
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Família | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Espécies | Charadrius vociferus |
Distribution
Killdeer has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Perguntas frequentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family