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Quail-plover
Ortyxelos meiffrenii
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Least Concern
Размах крыльев
15,2 cm
Масса
17,6 g
Семейство
Turnicidae
Отряд
Charadriiformes
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О нас
Quail-plover (Ortyxelos meiffrenii) is a tiny 10–11 cm shorebird-like bird of arid African savannas, sole member of family Turnicidae's outgroup and sometimes placed in Thinocoridae. Extremely cryptic pale sandy plumage with dark streaks; black and white wing pattern in flight.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 15,2 cm | 6.0 in |
| Масса | 17,6 g | 0.62 oz |
Habitat & Range
Охранный статус
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: SC.
Размер кладки
2
Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Семейство | Turnicidae |
| Genus | Ortyxelos |
| Виды | Ortyxelos meiffrenii |
Distribution
Quail-plover has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Присутствует
Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы
Is the Quail-plover endangered?
The Quail-plover has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Quail-plover nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Quail-plover?
The Quail-plover has a wingspan of 15.2 cm, weight of 17.6 g.
What order and family does the Quail-plover belong to?
The Quail-plover (Ortyxelos meiffrenii) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Turnicidae.
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