Wilson's Plover
Charadrius wilsonia
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<birdfyi-bird slug="charadrius-wilsonia"></birdfyi-bird>The Wilson's Plover (Charadrius wilsonia) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23.5 cm and a weight of 63.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
Borrelho-de-Wilson (Charadrius wilsonia), 18–20 cm. Colar peitoral preto, bico relativamente robusto e escuro, pernas rosadas, partes superiores acastanhadas. Habita praias arenosas e planícies de maré nas costas atlântica e do Golfo da América do Norte, Central e do Sul. Alimenta-se de invertebrados.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 23,5 cm | 9.3 in |
| Peso | 63,1 g | 2.23 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-27 days. Fledging: 31-35 days.
Tamanho da postura
2-4
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Família | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Espécies | Charadrius wilsonia |
Distribution
Wilson's Plover has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Perguntas frequentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family