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Oriental Plover

Charadrius veredus

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
31,7 cm
Масса
87,35 g
Семейство
Charadriidae
Отряд
Charadriiformes

The Oriental Plover (Charadrius veredus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.7 cm and a weight of 87.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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О нас

Oriental Plover: 22–25 cm, tall long-legged plover with a broad chestnut breast in breeding male, white supercilium, and erect posture. Breeds in Mongolia and northern China; migrates to Australia via Southeast Asia, wintering on open dry grassland and stubble fields. Long-distance migrant. Insectivorous. Large flocks at staging areas.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 31,7 cm 12.5 in
Масса 87,35 g 3.08 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Таксономия

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

Distribution

Oriental Plover has been recorded in 3 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Oriental Plover endangered?
The Oriental Plover has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Oriental Plover?
The Oriental Plover has a wingspan of 31.7 cm, weight of 87.35 g.
What order and family does the Oriental Plover belong to?
The Oriental Plover (Charadrius veredus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.

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