Kentish Plover
Charadrius alexandrinus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="charadrius-alexandrinus"></birdfyi-bird>The Kentish Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21.2 cm and a weight of 47.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Kentish Plover: 15–17 cm, pale sandy plover with blackish partial breast-band patches, white underparts, and black legs. Cosmopolitan breeder on sandy beaches, saltpans, and stony lake margins from Europe across Asia to China; winters in Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. Feeds on invertebrates. Long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| กว้างปีก | 21.2 cm | 8.3 in |
| น้ำหนัก | 47.725 g | 1.68 oz |
Habitat & Range
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พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์
การทำรัง
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-29 days. Fledging: 27-31 days.
จำนวนไข่
2-3
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Charadrius alexandrinus |
Distribution
Kentish Plover has been recorded in 6 countries.
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External Databases
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family