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Tawny-throated Dotterel
Oreopholus ruficollis
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Least Concern
Envergadura
32,5 cm
Peso
139,8 g
Família
Charadriidae
Ordem
Charadriiformes
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Sobre
Tawny-throated Dotterel (Oreopholus ruficollis) is a slender 27–30 cm plover of Andean and Patagonian grasslands. Pale sandy-brown above; tawny-orange throat; white eyebrow; long-legged and upright. Inhabits short-grass puna, Patagonian steppe, and coastal dunes from Peru south to Tierra del Fuego.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 32,5 cm | 12.8 in |
| Peso | 139,8 g | 4.93 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: SC.
Tamanho da postura
2-4
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Família | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Oreopholus |
| Espécies | Oreopholus ruficollis |
Distribution
Tawny-throated Dotterel has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Perguntas frequentes
Is the Tawny-throated Dotterel endangered?
The Tawny-throated Dotterel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Tawny-throated Dotterel nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Tawny-throated Dotterel?
The Tawny-throated Dotterel has a wingspan of 32.5 cm, weight of 139.8 g.
What order and family does the Tawny-throated Dotterel belong to?
The Tawny-throated Dotterel (Oreopholus ruficollis) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.
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