Pied Plover
Hoploxypterus cayanus
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О нас
Pied Plover: 22–24 cm, distinctive South American lapwing with bold black-and-white plumage, red facial skin, and long red legs. Inhabits open sandy riverbanks and gravel bars of major rivers from Venezuela south to Argentina. Feeds on invertebrates and small vertebrates. Largely resident; some local seasonal movements. Not globally threatened.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 28,6 cm | 11.3 in |
| Масса | 72,33333333333333 g | 2.55 oz |
Habitat & Range
Охранный статус
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: SC.
Размер кладки
2-3
Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Семейство | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Hoploxypterus |
| Виды | Hoploxypterus cayanus |
Distribution
Pied Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
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