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Rufous-chested Plover

Charadrius modestus

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
28,3 cm
Масса
82,76666666666667 g
Семейство
Charadriidae
Отряд
Charadriiformes

О нас

Rufous-chested Plover (Charadrius modestus) is a medium 22–24 cm plover of South American grasslands. Sandy-brown above; distinctive chestnut breast-band in breeding plumage; white supercilium. Inhabits open short grasslands, steppe, and coastal flats from southern South America; winters north to southern Brazil. Migratory. Feeds on invertebrates.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 28,3 cm 11.1 in
Масса 82,76666666666667 g 2.92 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: CP.

Размер кладки

2-3

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Семейство Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings)
Genus Charadrius
Виды Charadrius modestus

Distribution

Rufous-chested Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Rufous-chested Plover endangered?
The Rufous-chested Plover has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Rufous-chested Plover nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Rufous-chested Plover?
The Rufous-chested Plover has a wingspan of 28.3 cm, weight of 82.76666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Rufous-chested Plover belong to?
The Rufous-chested Plover (Charadrius modestus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.

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