Black-banded Plover
Charadrius thoracicus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="charadrius-thoracicus"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-banded Plover (Charadrius thoracicus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.8 cm and a weight of 31 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Black-banded Plover: 14–16 cm, small plover endemic to Madagascar with a broad black breast-band and white forehead. Resident in open grassy habitats, short grazed coastal turf, and lake margins across Madagascar. Insectivorous. Sedentary. Near Threatened due to habitat loss from grazing and agriculture. NT.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 20,8 cm | 8.2 in |
| Масса | 30,96 g | 1.09 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Поведение и размножение
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Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Семейство | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Виды | Charadrius thoracicus |
Distribution
Black-banded Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.
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